Berry “Pops” Gordy II

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Berry “Pops” Gordy II

Birth
Oconee, Washington County, Georgia, USA
Death
21 Nov 1978 (aged 90)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
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Aka Berry Gordy Sr, he was the father of Motown music magnate Berry Gordy Jr. He was known as "Pops" to the various singers who signed with his son's record labels.
Aka Berry Gordy Sr, he was the father of Motown music magnate Berry Gordy Jr. He was known as "Pops" to the various singers who signed with his son's record labels.

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Beloved husband and father. Love, unity, peace. Thou shalt love God...thou shalt love thy neighbor. St. Matt. 22:37-40

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  • Created by: Collins Crapo
  • Added: Aug 14, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40676225/berry-gordy: accessed ), memorial page for Berry “Pops” Gordy II (10 Jul 1888–21 Nov 1978), Find a Grave Memorial ID 40676225, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Collins Crapo (contributor 669).