Service Details
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Location: Searching Together Baptist Church, 825 Caron Butler Drive, Racine, WI 53403
Visitation: 10:00am
Funeral Service: 11:00am
Burial: Private for the family on Monday, January 12th at Graceland Cemetery
Mr. Leon Berryhill was born on November 22, 1951, in Grenada, Missississppi, to the late James and Rophy Berryhill. He peacefully departed this earth life on December 25, 2025.
Leon confessed his belief in Christ at an early age and later rededicated his life to Christ in 2019 at Midtown Church of Christ in Racine, Wisconsin. His faith was important to him and guided his life in meaningful ways.
Leon retired from Chrysler Motors after 31 years of dedicated service. He had a love for cars, enjoyed traveling whenever possible, and took pride in being well-dressed. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family and creating lasting memories.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rophy Berryhill; one son, Leon Berryhill Jr.;one brother, Clement Berryhill; and two beloved sisters-in law, Beulah Berryhill and Jo Rutha Berryhill.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Crystal Berryhill of Racine, Wisconsin; two daughters, Shawnnette (Hugh) Braxton of Peoria, Arizona and Deshawna (Mike) Hicks of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; two sons, Eric (Tiffany) Berryhill and LeAndre Berryhill of Racine, Wisconsin; two sisters, Dora Berryhill of Racine, Wisconsin, and Linda (Robert) Brown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; two brothers, William Berryhill of Racine Wisconsin, and Robert (Janine) Berryhill of Antioch, Tennessee. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, aunts, uncles, and a host friends who will forever hold him in their hearts.
Roxanne West says
You will be missed my good friend.
Joe Ann says
To Kris and The Berryhill Family. Our prayers are with you in your time of need. I’ve known Leon for many years, he use to call me his partner. I was so sorry to hear about his passing. He’s with God now. No more pain and no more sorrow. He really loved his Kris though.May God bless and take care
Willie/Ora Fisher says
Condolences to the family sorry for your loss Take Your Rest Now Leon RIP🕊
Christopher & Felecia Green says
Condolences..
Scott Kirby & Family says
So very sorry to hear this, Leon will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the Berryhill Family.🙏
Janice K Cobbler says
My condolences to his family. I had known Leon for a long time. Went also worked together at Chrysler Motors in Kenosha. May he rest in peace.
M.B. says
Unk this is tough one for me but I know you would want me to push pass the pain the good thing about it no more pain I love you Unk…..
Sheila Grandy says
My condolences to the family of Leon, may God comfort you all during this time.
Diane Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family!
I enjoyed working with him in therapy at accession Hospital .
Richard McGee says
My condolences goes out to the Berryhill family for the loss of your loved brother Mr Leon Berryhill Sr. I’ve known Leon for years. He and I would chat from time to time about our vehicles because we loved to keep our rides clean. But, He had me beat when it came to dressing. I’m just a casual guy although I can hang with the best of them. I will miss Leon but I know that he’s in a better place and my he Rest In Peace ☮️ Family,You guys should always remember the things you shared together and it will get you through this difficult time of sorrow because that’s what Leon wants. He’s no longer able to speak the language that you’re use to hearing. But, He will be communicating with you forever ♾️🙏🏾🕊️💐
Gracie Witherspoon says
My sincerest condolences to the family of Leon Berryhill. I pray that you find your strength from one another. And through your faith in God.
Crystal Jackson the Marquette St Family says
A long life friend of my family condolences goes out to the Berryhill family we love all of you guys 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Mike B. says
Unk Rest up this is hard but I will push pass the pain I Love you!!!!
Evone Story says
My Condolences to the Family’s 🙏
Laura Knudsen says
I will never forget you, Leon. You worked through some amazing things to get stronger and get walking again. I’ll never forget the day that you were able to drive your car the first time after getting down all those stairs at your place. It was so cool. I will miss you so much. Rest in peace.
The Moore Family says
Condolences to the Berryhill family
Kathy Miller says
Leon was a close friend of mine he was a sweet gentle person I’m going to miss him he was a easy person to talk to you can tell him anything he didn’t judge you I love him and Crystal and Sebastian maybe we will meet again Leon rest in peace he was my buddy I can say and wishing my condolence to the family
Terri Williams says
My condolences to the Berryhill FamilyMay he rest in perfect peace. So sorry for your loss.
Benjamin Davis says
I’m sorry for your loss, but he is at peace with God now.my sincere condolences to the family.
Betty Clark says
Condolences to family
Pat McMillian & Family says
Deepest condolences to the Family!
Rachelle Monroe says
Sending my deepest prayers and condolences to you and your family
Carmen Harris says
My condolences to the Berryhill family. 🙏🏾🕊️
Celeste Locke says
Leon. This hit hard! You will always hold a special place in my heart, you will forever be my brother in love. We share thousands of memories together that I will never forget. Rest in peace my forever brother. I will see you on the otherside one day. I pray Gods strength for your wife, children and family. 1/1]/26
Theresa Kelley says
Shawnette I’m very sorry you lost you daddy!!! I will pray for you and your family.
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Leon. Leon was truly a kind and gentle person. I pray that the void left as a result of his passing will be filled by all of the beautiful memories Leon left🙏🏾☀️🙏🏾
Joanne Powell says
My condolences and prayers 🙏 to Leon family and all those who love him 🙏 ❤️. RIP Leon
Demetrius powell says
My condolences to the Berry Hill Family my He RIzo
Eva ( Krezinski). Grathen says
Chrystal and family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
He was such an amazing Man. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Eva Grathen
Samantha Moore Felt says
Sending my Condolences to Shawnnette , friends and all of her family. .We are praying that you have comfort in God’s love while he surrounds you in His Everlasting Love at times like this .
Wonderful and Courageous Mr. Berryhill rest in Peace.
Larry & Wylinda Brown says
I am so sorry I was not at Leon service for I just became aware of it today. We were school acquaintance and knew him from working at Chrysler. You have my condolences and sincere prayers to his wife and family. Let God comfort your hearts through this chapter of your lives.
Larry & Wylinda Brown says
I am so sorry I was not at Leon service for I just became aware of it today. We were school acquaintance and knew him from working at Chrysler. You have my condolences and sincere prayers to his wife and family. Let God comfort your hearts through this chapter of your lives.
Karen Crane says
I saw in the labor paper that Leon had passed away. I used to work with him at AMC in the 70’s. I cannot remember the last time I ever saw him because when they closed the plant I transferred to the Belvidere plant. I am so happy to see that he rededicated his life to Jesus. Way back then when I worked with him I used to tell him that he needed to accept the Lord. I prayed that he would. It warms my heart that he did that and is now with Jesus. Over the years I thought about him and now I’m glad to find out that he was a Christian.
Princess Wells says
SENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF LEON KNEW THE FAMILY AND HIM FOR YEARS ALSO WORKED WITH HIM @ CHRYSLER AND SCHOOL SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING.