In Memory

Benjamin Franklin Berry (PhysEd/Coach)

Feb 2, 1922 - Jan 20, 2013

Coach Benjamin Franklin Berry, age 90, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away peacefully at HSV, Rehab.& Health. He was born on 9/15/1922 in Charlotte, Tennessee to his parents, Ben and Bertha.

Coach was the one of 8. He married Sylvia Berry in Huntsville, Al on 1950. They had 2 children. He attendend Tenn.Tech college and graduated in 1949 with a degree in BS. He served in the Army for 4 years and served in WWII, earning Purple Heart. He was a longtime resident of Huntsville, Alabama for 62 years and employed by Huntsville City school sys. as a School teacher for 35 years. He enjoyed Coaching Football, Hunting, Fishing and living life to the fullest.

Coach will be remembered by his loving children Sandra Menter-Berry of Carbondale, CO, Frank Berry of Huntsville,AL. He is also survived by his Son-in-Law Paul Menter, Two grandchildren Jordan Menter and Alexandia Menter all from Carbondale, CO. He was predeced in death by Wife Sylvia Berry.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at Valhalla Funeral Home Friday from 6:00pm till 8:00pm. The Funeral Service will be Saturday at 1:00pm at the funeral home. A reception will follow the graveside at the funeral home.Please sign online registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.

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