Timothy “Tim” Wayne Berly, 60, of Charlotte, passed away on March 11, 2017 at his residence.

Tim was born to the late John Cecil Berly Jr. and Lois Pait, on July 15^th, 1956 in Raleigh, NC. He was a long time member of St. Marks Lutheran Church in Charlotte where he was very active and in charge of Christian education. Tim also served as President of the NCSSAR – Mecklenburg Chapter, Treasurer of the Excelsior Masonic Lodge #261, and a member of the Charlotte Scottish Rite. Tim graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and pledged Kappa Sigma. After graduation, he then received a Masters degree in Business from Vanderbilt. Tim helped with the Prison Ministry organization, feeding the homeless, and was compassionate and caring towards his feline friends. In his spare time, enjoyed cycling and reading. He was known as a kinda and gentle soul to everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother in law, John Whitley.

He is survived by his sister, Patti Whitley of Wilmington; nephew, Will Whitley and wife Jessie of Wilmington; nieces, Celia Whitley of Raleigh and Meredith Whitley of Wilmington; and great-nephew, Walker.

There will be a Memorial service held at St. Marks Lutheran Church (1001 Queens Rd. Charlotte, NC 28207.) on Thursday, March 16 at 3pm.

Tim’s final resting place will be at Raleigh Memorial Park (7501 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tim’s name to St. Marks Lutheran Church, or to a charitable organization of your choice.

Carolina Cremation of Charlotte is assisting the Berly family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.