Jerry Lee Berry, 86, of Morganton, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his residence following a period of declining health.
Jerry was born August 15, 1938 in Burke County to the late Martin Berry and Lessie Powell Berry. He owned Berry Body Works since 1975 and loved to build and race cars with his brothers.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-eight years, Claudia Berry; daughter, Jeri Berry; son, John “Buzz” Berry; brothers, Clyde Berry and Herman Berry; and sisters, Murline Lowman, Helen Sain, and Peggy Lindsay.
He is survived by his granddaughter, Ariel Berry (Greg Curtis); and great-granddaughters, Annabelle Curtis, and Aria Curtis.
A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
A great friend of the Drexel community, a great classmate to husband Gary, and one who comes from the Berry family of which were loved for many years by the Drexel community. We will miss him. Sue Cozort
Going to miss you uncle!! I am sorry I didn’t make a bigger effort to come see you. Your sweetness will be missed! Say hi to my mom!!