Clarence Washington Berry

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Personal and Family Information

Clarence was born on 7 Mar 1894 in Redfield, Jefferson Cty, Arkansas, the son of unknown parents.

He died on 10 Sep 1973 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.

His wife was Fannie Cornelia Taylor, who he married on 2 SEP 1917 in Tupelo, Jackson County, Arkansas. Their four known children were Jerome Taylor (1919-2005), Katherine Marjorie (1922-2009), Lauretta Taylor (1923-1986) and Clarence Lou (1929-2019).

Events

EventDateDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Birth7 MAR 1894
Place: Redfield, Jefferson Cty, Arkansas
Death10 SEP 1973
Place: Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri
Census5 APR 1930
Place: Akron, Summit County, Ohio
Age: 36 b Arkansas
Address: 1731 Hampton Rd dwelling 135 family 144
Census 1930 Ohio, Summit Cty, Akron Ctiy
Source: Census 1930 Ohio, Summit Cty, Akron Ctiy
Date: 5 APR 1930

Census17 APR 1940
Place: Akron, Summit County, Ohio
Age: 46
Address: 1776 Marks Ave, visit 374, rented $23, Berry, Clarence, head mw age 46, married, 4 yr high school, born Arkansas, same place 1935, presser and tailor in Dry Cleaning, f&m born Arkansas __ Fanny wife fw age 42, married, 4 yr high school, born Arkansas, same place 1935 __ Jerome son, mw age 20 single 2yr college, born Arkansas, same place 1935, clerk in Dept store __ Katherine daughter, fw age 18 single, 4 yr high school, born Ohio, same place 1935, part time maid in private family __ Laura, daughter fw age 16 single, 3 yr high school, born Ohio, same place 1935 __ Clarence, son mw age 10 single 5 yr school, born Ohio, same place 1935
Burial13 SEP 1973
Place: Ellet Cemetery
Address: Ellet, Summit County, Ohio

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Notes

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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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Sources

  1. Census 1930 Ohio, Summit Cty, Akron Ctiy
    Source: Census 1930 Ohio, Summit Cty, Akron Ctiy
    Date: 5 APR 1930