Charles enlisted in the US Army in 1947 and retired in 1971 at the rank of Major. He was a decorated soldier having been honored with many awards including two Bronze Stars while serving in Vietnam. Charles graduated with honors at NMSU earning two Bachelor of Arts degrees and two Master of Arts degrees: Sociology in 1975 and Counseling and Educational Psychology in 1976. He worked for the Social Security Administration from 1976 to 1999 and retired in El Paso.
During retirement Charles pursued his passions for gardening, wildlife, archeology, wood carving, and lifelong learning. He was a Certified Texas Master Gardener and Texas Master Naturalist. Charles was active with many organizations including AARP, Texas Master Gardeners, Texas Master Naturalists, and was a Mason of Mason Lodge No. 291 of Edina, MO. Charles had the wit and humor of fellow Missourians Harry S. Truman and Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). Mr. Berry was a generous, devoted man and is deeply missed.
Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Burial to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
Charles enlisted in the US Army in 1947 and retired in 1971 at the rank of Major. He was a decorated soldier having been honored with many awards including two Bronze Stars while serving in Vietnam. Charles graduated with honors at NMSU earning two Bachelor of Arts degrees and two Master of Arts degrees: Sociology in 1975 and Counseling and Educational Psychology in 1976. He worked for the Social Security Administration from 1976 to 1999 and retired in El Paso.
During retirement Charles pursued his passions for gardening, wildlife, archeology, wood carving, and lifelong learning. He was a Certified Texas Master Gardener and Texas Master Naturalist. Charles was active with many organizations including AARP, Texas Master Gardeners, Texas Master Naturalists, and was a Mason of Mason Lodge No. 291 of Edina, MO. Charles had the wit and humor of fellow Missourians Harry S. Truman and Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). Mr. Berry was a generous, devoted man and is deeply missed.
Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Burial to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
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