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.

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