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
John Calvin Berry