Alvin (Al) Nelson Berry

January 27, 1943 - June 18, 2024 (81 years old)

Irmo, South Carolina

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Alvin (Al) Nelson Berry

January 27, 1943 - June 18, 2024 (81 years old)

Irmo, South Carolina

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Alvin Nelson Berry Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-06-21T16:30:00
End: 2024-06-21T18:45:00
Location: St. Andrews Baptist Church

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Alvin Nelson Berry (Irmo, South Carolina), who passed away on June 18, 2024 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Caronell Jones Berry and John Raymond Berry; his brother John Faye Berry (Sybil); and his son Alvin Nelson Berry, Jr.. He is survived by: his siblings, Marguerite Johnson and Ranelle Hughey; his wife Evelyn B. Berry; his children, Kenneth Marion Berry (Durema), John Brian Berry (Trena), Amy Tapp and Lynn Swygert (Kevin); and his grandchildren, Thomas Berry, Makenna Berry, Addison Berry, Nevaeh Hughes, Carter Berry, Ellisen Berry, Christian Alvin Berry, Andrew Berry, Abigail Berry, Rion Tapp (Lauren) and Katelin Dukes (Zack).

Memorials may be given to St. Andrews Baptist Church, 230 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210 or the Al Berry Scholarship Endowment at Clemson University, 110 Daniel Drive, Clemson, SC 29631.

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June 20, 2024

Martha Padgett wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear of Alvin’s passing we had known each other as babies ,were little sunbeams together at Richland, he rode home with us after basketball practice, being a neighbour we spent our younger days on these red hills in Saluda County. Which I know he loved. May he rest in peace out of pain. Sorry for your loss it is great I know. Martha Padgett”

June 19, 2024

Marsue Brazell wrote a sympathy message

“Evelyn We have lost another member of the Saluda Class of 1958 which he loved so very much. Many memories but he will be missed. We have another family funeral Friday in Union so we won't be able to attend the service but our prayers are with you and family. Benard and Marsue Brazell”

June 19, 2024

Larry Boswell wrote a sympathy message

“Evelyn: I was very sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a friend of many years. From high school to working together, we had many good memories. My prayers are with all of his family. Larry Boswell”

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June 21

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St. Andrews Baptist Church
230 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

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St. Andrews Baptist Church
230 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

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