Brian Earl Berry, 76, died October 3.

Berry began his fastener industry career with Uniset Fastening Systems, where he rose to the rank of national sales manager. 

In 1989, he and two business partners founded Masterset Fastening Systems, which they later sold to a company in California. 

In 2002 he founded MDC Marketing, a manufacturer’s rep agency now managed by his son Michael. 

Berry had a passion for cars, NASCAR, dirt track racing, fishing, music, and photography.

He is survived by his wife Brenda; son Michael; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his sons Jeffrey Wayne and Eric Scott.