John Deberry Jr.

John Robert DeBerry Jr., 48 of Champaign, IL. passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. John was born on July 1, 1971 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Academy High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy where he served 10 years active duty followed by 12 years in the reserves and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He worked at Carle Hospital as a surgical assistant for 19 years and taught surgical tech students at Parkland College.

John is survived by his mother Mary Reid DeBerry of Erie, PA., children; Octavia DeBerry of Richmond, VA., Dajon DeBerry of Erie, PA. Roman DeBerry of Marietta, GA., Jaden DeBerry of Urbana, IL., Tayla DeBerry of Urbana, IL., sister; Diana DeBerry of Erie, PA., brother; Michael Jones of Erie, PA., nieces; Dijonay and Ella, nephews; Shiprece, Shidee, Dezmon and Daniell, several aunts and uncles, extended family Troy Rhodes, Michael Mitchell, Tiana Jones Mitchell, Christopher Pettigrew, Claven Pettigrew, Archie Pettigrew, Tiffany Pettigrew, Laurie Pettigrew, Krissy Pettigrew, Flora Jones, Ora Pettigrew, James Vogel Jr., Tracey Pettigrew and godsister Patreece Carter.

He is preceded in death by his father John DeBerry Sr.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at The Vineyard Church 1500 N. Lincoln Ave, Urbana,IL. 61801 from 10-1pm his service will follow at 1pm.

A second visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 24, from 10-1pm at Burton Funeral Home 2532 Norcross Rd, Erie, PA. 16510. He will be interred at Erie County Memorial Gardens Cemetery

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Arrangements are being made by Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 710 N. Neil St. Champaign, IL. 61820