Michael Berry

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.