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Mr. Washington Samuel Berry, Jr. 69 of Wadesboro, NC passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Wadesboro Nursing and Rehab. Center Wadesboro, NC. Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Oak Grove Baptist Church 308 Johnston Rd. Pineville, NC 28170. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM and the Service will follow at 12:00 PM.

Mr. Washington Samuel Berry, Jr., affectionately known as “June”, was born on November 28, 1956 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Mary Alice Berry and Washington Samuel Berry. He departed this life on Thursday morning, September 17, 2026, at the age of 69.
Washington was educated in Mecklenburg County Schools – graduating from Myers Park High School. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine. His commitment to service continued throughout his civilian life. He worked as a Custodian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, where he became a familiar and valued presence in the school community.
Washington was a former member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pineville, N.C., where his faith was an important part of his life.
Washington had a special passion for coaching football and served as a coach at Smith Middle School. Coaching was more than a pastime for him. It was an opportunity to encourage young people, teach teamwork and discipline, and make a lasting difference in their lives. He also helped run several basketball leagues throughout Charlotte – serving as an administrator and coach as well. While in good health, Washington remained active by playing softball in multiple leagues, where his love of competition and camaraderie brought him many friendships and memorable moments. He will be remembered for his love of family, his dedication to service, his passion for sports, and the many lives he touched through coaching.
Washington was a proud and devoted father who will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Lorenzo Andrew Berry (Beatrice), Samuel Robert Berry, and John Austin Berry. He also leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Keith Lorenzo Berry (Linda) and Quintin Dexter Berry; Four grandchildren, Adonis Berry, Donovan Cornwell, Veronica Berry and Jean Cormier, III. Though he is no longer with us, the memories he created and the love he shared will remain in the hearts of his family, friends, former students, athletes, teammates, and countless others who had the privilege of knowing him.
*May Washington Samuel Berry Jr. rest in eternal peace*