Derek J'Wan

Berry

Derek J'Wan Berry, son of Mattie L. Berry and the late Douglas "Doug" E. Berry was bornOctober 19, 1980 in Meridian, MS. He departed this life on May 12, 2025 at Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Derek started his career at Lazy-Boy Manufacturing Plant before transitioning to working with electric companies as a Lineman and Journeyman. He traveled within the United States and the Caribbean serving communities by maintaining and restoring electricity.

Derek was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Berry, grandmother, Bernice Berry Newman, grandfathers, Millard Robinson and John Lee Moncreary, uncles, Wendell Robinson and David Newman, and aunts, Sarah Newman and Loretta Berry.

He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Albany Berry, Aeronney Berry, Bryson Temple, Akyrin Berry, and Ra Wright. Two siblings, Erica Robinson and April Berry. Three grandchildren, A'Marin Berry, Milani Berry, and Camden Berry. One nephew, Jacob FortenBerry. One grandmother, Bernice Robinson. Two aunts, Joyce Chapman and Angela Robinson. A few special friends, Sharon Hillie, Antonio Griffin, Maurice Milsap, Justin Graham, Whitney Ward, Beezy, and a host of cousins, family, and friends.