Carson “Dean” Berry, 56, of Connelly Springs, passed away peacefully Friday July 14, 2023 at Amorem Hospice Center in Valdese following a period of declining health.

Dean was born on March 28, 1967 in Catawba County to Robert Lee Berry and the late Judith Ann “Judy” Brittain Berry. He was a former Sergeant with the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and was general manager of Chic-Fil-A in Hickory, and a reserve officer with the Burke County Sheriffs Department, and retired as Sergeant with the Valdese Police Department.

Survivors include his father, Robert Lee “Bob” Berry; his companion, Courtney Keaton; three children, Connor Elijah Berry, Dakota Michael Berry and Austin David Hilton Berry; also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles ,nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday July 23, 2023 at the Valdese Old Rock School, with Rev. Marty Bess and Pastor Greg Snider officiating.

The family will receive friends Sunday July 23, 2023 from 1:30-3:00 P.M . at the Valdese Old Rock School.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice, 1721 Enon Rd. Valdese, NC 28690.

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the family.

https://heritagefuneralservices.com/carson-dean-berry/