Mr. Charles Oscar Berryhill

Charles Oscar Berryhill passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home in Brandon. He was 82 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, April 23rd from 2:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. funeral service at Chancellor Funeral Home in Florence. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories. Mr. Berryhill was born December 17, 1938 in Jackson, MS to the late Oscar and Hazel Berryhill. His mother taught him to sing when he was 3 years old, he stood on the altar and sang his first song, “I’ll Meet You by the River” with his sisters. He retired from Waggoner Engineering as a construction inspector at the age of 65. He sang bass in gospel quartets including the Peacemakers and Sons of Faith. Other than singing, he was passionate about his Creek Indian heritage, collecting coins, and Ole Miss sports. Along with his parents, Oscar and Hazel Berryhill, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Pope; his daughter, Brandy George; and his grandson, Jalen Craine. He is survived by his wife, Betty Greer of Brandon; daughters, Cheryl Johnson of Petal, Sandy Schiappa of Kosciusko, and Jessica Berryhill of Brandon; son, Kevin (Lindia) Berryhill of Duck Hill; and grandchildren, Michael, Jennifer, Trey, Destanie, Kaitlin, Landon, Lindsey, and Rylie.