Clarence was born on 6 Nov 1929 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, the son of Clarence Washington Berry and Fannie Cornelia Taylor.
He died on 6 May 2019 in Florida.
His wife was Kathleen Ann Knapp, who he married on 25 JUL 1953 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Their six known children were Anita Louise (1954-?), Tina Claire (1968-?), Carol Jean (1963-?), Amy K (1961-?), Lynn Marie (1956-?) and Jay Paul (1959-?).
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Birth | 6 NOV 1929 |
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Death | 6 MAY 2019 |
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Census | 5 APR 1930 |
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Census 1930 Ohio, Summit Cty, Akron Ctiy
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Census | 17 APR 1940 |
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Burial | MAY 2019 |
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Residence | 1997 |
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Note 1
Clarence L. Berry of The Villages, Fla., died peacefully on May 6, following an extended illness. He was eighty-nine years old.
Clarence was born in Akron, Ohio on November 6, 1929 to Clarence and Fanny (Taylor) Berry. He grew up in Akron as the youngest of four children. Being the son of deaf mutes, he had a lifelong understanding of the deaf community. After joining the army at age seventeen and serving in Panama, he returned to complete high school and to begin his college education.
Professionally, Clarence held positions in the food industry, including Kentucky Fried Chicken, Arby's and self-employment. He was proud of his long working relationship with Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Clarence was devoted to his alma mater, East High School, in Akron. He was recognized in the East High Hall of Fame for the many hours he spent mobilizing its alumni association and organizing a database of graduates.
Known for his outgoing personality, Clarence made friends easily. In later life, his personal relationship with Christ was an important focus. He was a member of Fairway Christian Church and The Chapel, Akron, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Blair; and is remembered as a loving father to his five daughters, (Anita Bayne, Lynn Bartlett, Amy Crotty, Carol Bentley and Tina Berry) and one son, (Jay Berry). In addition, he leaves nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
The family is grateful to the staffs of Harbor Chase (Wildwood) and Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care (The Villages) for their loving care and support during Clarence's illness.
A memorial service will be held on May 23 at Fairway Christian Church, The Villages, Fla. Interment is at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Online condolences may be sent to www.hiers-baxley.com.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from May 12 to May 19, 2019
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Note 2
DNA connections via Lucius Jerome Taylor 1870-1907
Robert Taylor Berry , half 3C, matches 41 cM, 3 seg with AFB
Ashlee Bentley, half 3C1R, daughter Carol Jean Berry, 43 cm 3 seg with AFB
Tom Davis, half 3C, 37cM 4 seg, brother of Mary Linda Davis of Augusta half 3C,
Curt Davis, half 3C, 28 cM 2 seg, brother of Mary Linda Davis of Augusta