Robbie, was born on April, 23, 1969, in Watauga County he was the son of Nancy Shull Berry and the Late Robert "Bobby" " Blackberry” Dean Berry Sr. of Boone.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his Maternal Grandparents Fred, and Jettie Marelle Ward Shull, and his Paternal grandparents Dink, and Blanche Shoemake Berry, 4 Uncles Phil , Billy and Jerry Shull, and JD Franklin and 2 special Cousins Ellis Parlier and Elisha Hicks
Robbie was a 1987 Graduate of Watauga High, he was part owner of Whiteners Florist of Mountain View and a Member of First United Methodist Church of Hickory, where we was very active with the Table of Grace, The Warming Station, Served on several Kitchen Teams, and a Member of The Vine Praise Band. He was a former board member of Casting Bread Ministries, where he often cooked in the soup kitchen. Robbie had a big compassionate heart for the senior citizens, the homeless, and he never met a stranger. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
Survivors in addition to his mother, his husband Mike Hughes of the home, 2 daughters Lindsey Hughes Buff (Joshua) of Vale Linda Duffield, (Jimmy) of Granite Falls, a son Mike Hughes (Kelli) of Denver. A granddaughter Maddie Hughes, of Hickory 2 grandsons TJ Hughes of Denver and Austin Hughes of Hickory; his Special Sister Joanna (JoJo) of Boone.
A Brother Phil (Christy) Berry of Maiden; 2 Brother in laws David Hughes, and Tommy Hughes (Shelley) of Hickory; a sister in law Kay Mashburn (Eddie) of Hickory. 2 Special nieces Savannah Berry , and Jettie Lee Hicks and nephews Caleb Hicks, Dallas Hughes and Josh Null (Brittany) 4 Aunts Verdola Coffey of Granite Falls, Gloria Parlier, Maxie Franklin and Pat Shores of Boone. Many Cousins, friends and special fur babies Reggie and Bella.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Held 2pm Thursday December 31, 2020 at First United Methodist Church of Hickory, Officiated by the Rev. Paul Christy, Rev. Jennifer Forrester, Rev Troy Howard. He will lie in state 1 hour prior to the service. Mask and Social distancing are Required. Service will be livestreamed on First United Methodist of Hickory, Facebook page.
The Body will lie in State on Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Hickory Funeral Home from 12pm to 5pm.
A grave side service will be held at 2pm on January 9, 2021 at Mt. Lawn Cemetery in Boone, officiating will be Rev. Ben Carson, and Rev. Kyle Sigmon.
Memorials may be made to The Table of Grace C/O First United Methodist Church of Hickory 311 3rd Avenue NE Hickory NC 28601
The Hughes Family is under the professional care of Hickory Funeral Home 1031 11th Avenue Blvd SE Hickory NC 28602
DONACIONES
The Table of Grace c/o First United Methodist Church of Hickory311 3rd Ave. NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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