Richard Thomas Berry, Sr., son of Alise B. Cook, was born September 13,1942 and departed this life on August 4, 2022. He was surrounded by his family.

He is preceded in death, by his siter, Leoma Felicia Berry.

Richard was born and raised in the Waverly Heights neighborhood of Leesburg, Virginia. He attended grammar school in Leesburg and received his high school diploma from Douglass High School in 1961. While in high school, Richard was a star player for the Men's Jr. Varsity and Varsity Basketball teams. He attended Bluefield State College, in Bluefield, West Virginia and then transferred to Adams State College, in Alamosa, Colorado.

September 28, 1963, Richard married, Jacqueline S. Berry.

Richard was employed at Safeway for 3 years. He was also a proud employee of Giant Food. He worked for Giant for over thirty years; retiring in 2004.

Richard enjoyed watching football and basketball and spending time with his family.

He designated July 4 ^th as a yearly family gathering at his home in Middleburg. He would look forward to spending time with loved ones to celebrate.

Richard was a loving and devoted son, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his doting mother, Alise B. Cook, five adoring children: Nina Blake, Felicia Berry Brewer, (Son in-law Charles Brewer, Jr.) Angela Berry, Richard Thomas Berry, Jr., (Daughter in law, Debbie Pollock Berry), Joy Berry Myers, (Son in-law, Corey L Myers), adopted son, Joseph Matthew Smith, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

He was unique and entertaining in a thousand ways. He was a hard worker and very giving. We'll miss him in all our days.

The Family

A precious one has come and gone

A voice we loved is stilled

A place is vacant in our hearts

Which never can be filled

In life we loved you dearly

In death we love you still

In our hearts you hold a place

No one else can ever fill

Acknowledgements

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all of you. Thank you for the prayers, acts of kindness, expressions of love, encouragement, and comfort, during this difficult time. May God continue to bless each of you.

A special thanks to Middleburg United Methodist Church and the Town of Middleburg.