Mr. Richard Cornelius Berry IV was born in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Richard and Isabel Berry. Affectionately known as "Dick, Mr. B, Papa, Poppi and Papa Two", transitioned peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by family at his home.

Richard joined Bethesda Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, Virginia, at an early age. He was a 1962 graduate of George Washington Carver High School, Chesterfield, Virginia. Richard retired from Overnite Transportation and was last employed by Easy Medical Transportation.  He loved to drive any and everywhere to help people.

Richard loved life and lived life to the fullest. He was the ORIGINAL Washington Redskins fan and took great pride in the way the team closed out this past season. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, going to the drag strip, and most importantly spending time with family and friends. His favorite time of the year was Christmas, as it was a tradition to read the Christmas Story on Christmas Eve and make sure everyone that attended received a gift. Most of all, field trips with Papa were the highlights of every summer.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Janet Jones Berry.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory: four children, Eric "Chubby" Smith (Sheila), Janey "DeeDee" Webster (Frankie), Mark Smith (Sandra), and Jennifer Caple (Michael); thirteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Alice Pyer (Charles); five brothers, Lewis Berry (Valeria), Michael Berry (Nell), Leo Berry (Elizabeth), Alonzo Berry (Karen), and Emmett Berry (Judy); and one uncle, James Arthur Lanier; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends, and the Woods Edge Road Crew.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Stephen L. Hewlett, eulogist. The interment to follow at Mt. Minnis Memorial Park.

A family and friends visitation will be held from 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the funeral establishment.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.