Joseph Morgan Berry, 85, passed away on Friday, June 24. Berry lifted himself up from Great Depression poverty to help construct U.S. defense bases in Africa, become an Army veteran of the Korean War, earn two college degrees, and practice law in Huntsville for nearly 40 years. He later retired comfortably to enjoy a wide range of hobbies, friendships, and family.
Berry was predeceased by his siblings, Frank Berry, Betty Wright, Don Berry; and son, William Berry. Survivors include his wife, Linda Berry; sister, Mary Guaccio (Showdy); daughter, Susan Clanton (Robert); sons, Joseph Berry (Sonia), Michael Mason (Tamsin), Todd Mason (Ginger); grandchildren, Ethan Clanton (Jennifer), Anna Kate Coffey (Aaron), Brooke Mason, Eiley Mason, Ruby Mason; and three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 1:00 on June 28 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home, with a memorial service afterward. Interment will follow immediately at Maple Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the education fund of your choice.
