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Michael Berry, age 59 of Cornelia, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015.
Born in Atlanta, on March 8, 1956, he was a son of the late Nathaniel Berry, Sr. and
Gracie Banks. Mr. Berry was employed with Ivester Construction and was a member of
Spiritual Israel Church and It’s Army. He enjoyed watching sports, basketball, football
and baseball.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Jason
Ritchie; sister, Patricia Faulkner; brother, Eddie J. Gipson.
Surviving are companion of 34 years, Everean King of Cornelia; granddaughter, Aaliyah
Borders; sisters, Beverly Willingham and Vernita Berry both of Cornelia; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Nathaniel, Jr. and Sharon Berry of Cornelia, Clarence and Tina Gipson of
Cornelia, Walter J. Gipson of Cornelia and Charles Gipson of Atlanta; a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorial services are 2 pm Friday, November 13, 2015, at the Chapel of McGahee-
Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Tracy Curry officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1 pm until the service hour on Friday at the funeral
home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at
www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge
of arrangements.
