Derek A. Berry

Derek A. Berry, 44, of John Reep St., Morganton, NC died unexpectedly Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Grace Hospital. He was born December 29, 1963 in Burke County, NC, and was a son of Patsy Carolyn Smith Berry, and the late Edwin Wayne Berry. Derek was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and creating unique pieces of woodwork.In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Casey Berry of the home; a step-son, Dakota Huffaker of Morganton; a brother, Adam Berry and wife, Shelby, of Pennsylvania; a sister, Wendy Miller and husband, Bryan, of Morganton; and nephews, Jordan Reece, Justin Bryant, Jacob Berry, and Anthony Berry.Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2008 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Service with Rev. Dr. Larry Cline officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Sossoman Funeral Home, PO Box 2608, Morganton, NC 28680 to help with funeral expenses.