Obituary of Berry Gordy

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 December 15th, 2025 (TBV) and his death was likely because of old age as he was 96.

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Berry Gordy Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Gordy, Berry Jr.
Common Name: Berry Gordy
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Birth Date: November 28, 1929
Age: 96
Occupation: Businessperson

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:

Businessperson American 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.