Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 in Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907 at 9:30 am. Family and friends will then gather at The Columbus Convention & Trade Center from 2:00-5:00 pm in the Foundry room.
Alvin was born October 30, 1941 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Janet Jane Norket Berry and Alvin Edward Berry. He was drafted into the Army in 1963, he trained as an Air Traffic Controller and completed a tour of duty in Viet Nam. He then worked for The Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller and Training Instructor until his retirement. During this time, Alvin graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Professional Aeronautics Degree. He enjoyed his work, watching NASCAR, loved traveling with his family and laughing with his grandchildren. By example, Alvin taught his sons to be good men. He will always be remembered as a man with a servant’s heart who took care of others.
Alvin was preceded in death by; father, Alvin Edward Berry Sr., mother, Janet Jane Norket; and brother, Jerry Alvin Berry. He is survived by his adoring wife of 52 years, Mary Helen Berry; sister, Delores Ann White; sons, R Scott Berry (Kristi Knowles) and Michael T. (Amber) Berry; grandchildren, Taylor Anne Berry, Michael Todd Berry, Jr. and Connor McLeod Berry; other family members and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ALSTROM Syndrome International at alstrom.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com.
