Obituary of Berry Gordy

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Berry Gordy

Berry Jr. Gordy (born November 28th, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan) was an Businessperson who was known, for the most part, as the founder of the Motown record label. Berry died on June 22nd, 2025 (TBV) and his death was likely because of old age as he was 95.

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Berry Gordy Biography Wiki:

    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    Berry Jr.'s Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Berry Gordy III
    • Father: Berry Gordy II
    • Mother: Bertha Fuller Gordy
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Thelma Louise Coleman (married 1953-divorced 1960)
      • Raynoma Singleton (married 1960-divorced 1964)
      • Grace Easton (married 17 July 1990-divorced 1993)
      • Grace Eaton
    • Son(s):
      • Berry Gordy IV (born October 1955)
      • Terry James (born August 1956)
      • Kennedy William Gordy (born March 15, 1964)
      • Stefan Kendal Gordy (born September 3, 1975)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Hazel Joy (born August 24, 1954)
      • Sherry (born May 23 1960)
      • Kerry Ashby Gordy (born June 25, 1959)
      • Rhonda Suzanne Silberstein (born August 14, 1971)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

BusinesspersonAmerican Born on November 28th Born in 1929 Born in Michigan

Quotable Quotes:

"Happiness is not having a lot. Happiness is giving a lot."

"If actions speak louder than words I.m the most deafening noise you.ve heard."

"Number one is just to gain a passion for running. To love the morning, to love the trail, to love the pace on the track. And if some kid gets really good at it, that's cool too."

"I will never forget the face of my father when I was told he had passed away. He was so stoic and I know that he is in a better place. (V)"

"Berry Jr. Gordy's legacy and impact on the music industry will never be forgotten, as he forever changed the landscape by creating Motown records and nurturing countless talented artists. (V)"

Is Mr. Berry Jr. Gordy still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Berry Gordy at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-02-21 16:43:04
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