Remembering Morehouse Track and Field Coach Troy Berry

ATLANTA, Georgia -- Family, friends and former track athletes are remembering long time Morehouse College assistant coach Troy Berry.

Berry passed away last week at the age of 54.

Berry was born in St. Petersburg, Florida where he attended public school before enrolling at Morehouse College. While at Morehouse, Berry was a member of the Maroon Tiger football team playing defensive back. Before graduating he served as equipment manager from 1991 to 1997 for the football team and transitioned over to the track and field team as assistant coach under legendary coach Willie Hill. After earning his degree he was elevated to full-time assistant coach.

In 2010, Berry was named NCAA DII South Region Assistant Coach of the Year. In almost 20 years as assistant coach of the Maroon Tigers he was part of Morehouse's historic championship run until 2015 when he departed the program.

The entire Morehouse College family mourns the passing of coach Berry and sends their deepest sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and former student-athletes.

FULL OBITUARY BELOW:

Troy Artez Berry

Sunrise: March 8, 1964 - Sunset: October 15, 2018

Troy was born March 8, 1964 in Saint Petersburg, Florida to Ruth Carol Berry and Albert Davis.
The Lord Called Troy home on October 15, 2018 while resting at Largo Rehab Center.

Troy attended public school in St. Petersburg, Fl after graduation Troy enrolled at Morehouse College where he graduated with his Master's Degree. He stayed there and worked in the athletic department track and field being one of the three great coaches on staff for over 20 years.

Troy was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Ga. He enjoyed sports, fishing, and coming back home for family picnics at Fort Desota Park.

Troy leaves to cherish his memories: One daughter Adjre Yates Berry - one god son; J.J. His loving mother Ruth Carol Miller and father Albert Davis. Brothers; Rojay Berry, Guy Samuel, Andrew Richie, and Craig Coleman. Sisters; Crystal Grace, Jasman Grace, Melinda Samuel, Stephanie Richie and Felecia Dandy(LaRay), Pamela Wilson(David), Faith Woodard, Kelly McColough and Kim Johnson (Pat). Two Nieces: Raven Grace and Aniyah Hayward, one nephew: Samuel Miller. Two Special Aunties; Maryann Woodard, Earnestine Berry. Deceased Aunts: Lucy Samuel, Inez Lucas. One Special Uncle: Gail Berry. Special Nephews: Darren Dixon, Kevin Woodard, Teddy Britten, Stevie Berry and a host of cousins and friends.

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