Joe Nathan Berry was born on April 10, 1944, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to the late Robert Berry and Florence Benjamin Barnette. He was raised by his paternal grandparents, the late John Wesley Berry and Alice Berry. He departed this earthly journey on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by five siblings: James Robert Lowery, Brendia E. Whitehead, Nancy J. Barnette, Willie E. Barnette, and Isaac L. Barnette.
Joe was a graduate of Emmett Scott High School. Upon graduation, he served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from Celanese Corporation after thirty-two years of service.
Joe was a faithful, dedicated member of his beloved White Hill A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served as a Steward, Sunday School Teacher, and Hymn Choir Leader. He loved to sing and was a member of The South Carolina Conference Hymn Choir, the Rock Hill Prayer Band, Together As One Hymn Choir, and the White Hill Hymn Choir.
Joe will be truly missed by everyone whose life he touched. He was kind to everyone he met and loved his family dearly. He was the leader of the Family Reunion Committee for many years. He also loved to hunt.
Joe leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of thirty-nine years, Rev. Patricia R. Berry; siblings, Estelle Berry, Shirley Gadsen (Paul), Robert Lee Berry (Saddie), Sam Berry, Solomon Benjamin, James Lester Barnette, Jr., Alber Ruth Barnette, Hazeline Barnette, Jessie Lee Barnette, Mary Gibson (David), and Hezekiah Barnette; goddaughter, Deloris Ojetta Berry; godson, Charles A. Berry; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
