Obituary
James William “Bill” Berry, Jr left this earth suddenly on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in Daytona Beach, FL at the age of 56.
Bill is survived by his adoring wife Theresa “Terri” Mikell; his sisters: Deborah Burroughs, Marcia Tucker, Ramona King, Helen Perko, Karen Donohoe, and Jackie Woods; his brother Jay Berry; his son James “Sean” William Berry, III; his daughters: Heather Hope Strickland and Victoria Jean Berry; his children by marriage: Brittany Leigha Culpepper, Christopher Luke Ballard, Timothy Craig Ballard, and Joslyn Grace Ballard; and 8 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father-his hero, James William “Jack” Berry, Sr & Betty Jean Hope, of Winter Park, FL.
Bill was born on June 1, 1962 in Birmingham, AL to James William “Jack” Berry, Sr & Betty Jean Hope. He graduated from Winter Park High School in 1980, he went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He met & married the love of his life, Theresa “Terri” Mikell his best friend and soul mate in 2016. He will forever be her love and will always be in her heart. After making their home in Daytona Beach, FL, Bill began working for the Ritchie Automotive Group where he continued his career as a Business Manager until his passing. Bill enjoyed traveling and was an accomplished scuba diver. He loved to host company and share his favorite spots with them. His favorite times were with family, especially his grandchildren. He touched the lives of everyone around him and will be deeply missed by all who knew and grew to love him.
A private family visitation is scheduled for 11:00 am on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society of Port Orange (620 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127) with a funeral to follow at 12 Noon. Pastor Jeremy Culpepper will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bill’s life. Interment will follow the service at 3:00 pm at Lone Oak Cemetery in Leesburg, FL. Flowers and condolences may be sent to Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society Port Orange.
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620 Dunlawton Ave Port Orange, FL 32127
306 Thomas Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748
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620 Dunlawton Ave Port Orange, FL 32127
Our prayers go out to the family, keep his memories in your heart.
My heart is broken! The world will be a little darker place with him gone.
In loving memory. Your sister Helen