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John Calvin Berry
- Graduated Alexander High School in 1944
- Served in WWII in the European Theater
- Bachelor of Science from Alcorn State University in 1949
- Masters from Indiana University in 1957
- High school principal in Jones and Jefferson counties for 17 years
- First African American faculty member at University of Southern Mississippi – 1970
- Received Specialist degree (1973) and Doctorate degree (1976) from University of Southern Mississippi while training others to be teachers
- Authored several research studies concerning various social issues and their effect(s) on the African American family
- Retired in 1985
- Member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Hattiesburg
- Married to Audrey, 6 children, 11 grandchildren
- Died November 10, 2013
