March 8, 2000 ~ November 14, 2021

In the evening hours of November 14, 2021, Samuel John Berry unexpectedly passed away at a Hohenwald residence at the age of 21. He was born in Columbia on March 8, 2000, to Angela Michelle Messina Berry and the late Douglas William Berry Sr. Along with his dad, he was preceded in death by his fraternal grandparents, John and Dottie Hartley.

Everyone that met him and was able to get to know Sam instantly loved him and his bigger than life personality. He had a sense of humor to make anyone smile. He enjoyed being surrounded by his many friends that he saw more as family. He was the most kindhearted, devoted young man and would do anything he could for anyone that needed it.

In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and catching the Alabama Football game on television. His presence will be missed by so many but the love that he shared in his short time here will carry on in the lives that he touched.

Samuel is survived by his mother, Angela, and stepdad, Michael Funderburk; siblings, Brittany Messina, Douglas Berry Jr. (Christy) and family, Kristine Malone, and Chelsey Berry; maternal grandparents, John and Sandra Messina; uncle, Darrin (Angie) Messina and family. He also leaves behind to carry on his memory his niece that was more of a sister, Carlie Odom, a friend that was a brother, Donovan Conner, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation with family and friends was held in the chapel of Adair Funeral and Cremation Services on Thursday, November 18 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with funeral services immediately following. Bro. John Rawdon officiated. Cremation took place after the service and Samuel will be laid to rest next to his father and grandparents at a later date.