Clyde Berry Obituary, Beloved Legendary Coach Has Sadly Passed Away

Clyde Berry Obituary, Death Henderson State Athletics is deeply saddened by the loss of Clyde Berry, a legendary coach and revered figure in the Reddie community. Berry, who once donned the Reddie uniform as a baseball and football student-athlete from 1950 to 1952, made an indelible impact as a coach, leaving an enduring legacy.

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Clyde Berry Obituary, Death – Henderson State Athletics is deeply saddened by the loss of Clyde Berry, a legendary coach and revered figure in the Reddie community. Berry, who once donned the Reddie uniform as a baseball and football student-athlete from 1950 to 1952, made an indelible impact as a coach, leaving an enduring legacy. His coaching tenure at Henderson State spanned multiple decades, with a notable stint as the football coach from 1967 to 1970. During this period, Berry steered the Reddies to an impressive 26-14 record, clinching the coveted 1969 AIC title and solidifying his reputation as a skilled and strategic leader on the football field.

However, it was Berry’s contributions to Reddie baseball that truly distinguished him as a coaching legend. Serving as the skipper of the baseball program in two distinct periods—1963 to 1966 and 1982 to 1987—Berry became the winningest baseball coach in Henderson State history, a title he held for nearly four decades. His remarkable record of 205-129-2 showcased his ability to mold and guide talented athletes to success on the diamond.

Berry’s coaching prowess was duly recognized, earning him the prestigious title of NAIA Baseball Coach of the Year in 1966 and AIC Coach of the Year in 1982. His dedication and impact on the athletic community were further commemorated when he was inducted into the Reddie Hall of Honor as a member of the inaugural class in 1997. In a fitting tribute to his enduring influence, the baseball complex at Henderson State was renamed Clyde Berry Field in the fall of 2005. As the community mourns his passing, a celebration of Clyde Berry’s life is scheduled for Monday, December 18, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Tabernacle in Queen City, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to the Clyde Berry Memorial Baseball Scholarship at the HSU Foundation, ensuring that his legacy lives on through support for aspiring athletes.

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