1981
2011
Octavis LaMar Berry
Sunrise ~ February 8, 1981
Sunset ~ October 14, 2011
Octavis LaMar Berry, 30, of Austin, Texas, was born February 8, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois to Pauline Starnes and Paul Leon Berry. Octavis was the only child born to this union. Octavis professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 14, and was baptized on May 1, 1994, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, located in Chicago. Octavis was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Perry L. and Mattie B. Berry; two brothers, Kenneth and LaDarrick Torry; and nephew, Kenneth Torry Jr.
Octavis attended Lyndon B. Johnson High School, and later received his GED. Octavis passionately pursued his life long dream as a performer in the Hip-Hop music industry. At an early age, Octavis had a master command of the English language and was known as a natural "wordsmith." Octavis was a very loving and generous person with an infectious smile and a "larger than life" personality, but most importantly, he loved his children.
Octavis, also known as, 'Esbe the 6th Street Bully' or simply 'Da Bully' began his journey on the local Hip-Hop scene in 2003 as half of the group 'Dred Scott'. Their first performance was at the Victory Grill, located in the historical district of East Austin. In 2008, the group Dred Scot teamed up with local like-minded Hip-Hop artists, Da C.O.D. and Southbound, thus forming 'The League of Extraordinary Gz' (LOEGz). Shortly after releasing their first mixtape, the LOEGz landed a spot on the Texas Hip-Hop showcase at SXSW 2009-2011. The LOEGz's resume includes performances with: Paul Wall and Chamillionaire, MTV2's Texas Day, Swisha House, Devin the Dude, Jackie Chain, and Dead Prez, and many others. In October of this year, the group was also invited to perform at the AC3 Hip-Hop festival in Atlanta, GA. Octavis had the passion, drive, and courage to follow his dreams.
Octavis departed this life on Friday, October 14, 2011. Octavis' children, family, and friends will truly miss him.
Octavis leaves to cherish his memory: two daughters, Shontay Renee Simonton, 13 (step-daughter) and Krystal LaShon Berry, 8; two sons, Tavarius Lamar Berry, 11 and Octavis Levar Berry Jr., 10; Mother, Pauline Starnes; Father, Paul Berry (Brenda); Grandmother, Dorothy Starnes; three sisters: Angela Enoch (Jon), Katara Lawanda and Krystal LaShon Berry; two step-sisters: Debra Ferrell and Laura Charles; three brothers: Paul Leon Jr., Perry Leron, and Elliott L. Berry; and two step-brothers: Charles and John Ferrell, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation to be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville. Octavis' Homegoing Celebration will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2011 at the David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2211 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Austin, Texas 78702. Graveside services will follow at Cook-Walden/Memorial Hill Cemetery in Pflugerville.
To share memories of Octavis with his family, please visit www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com
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January 13, 2017
January 11, 2017
Valenda Newell
October 13, 2014
Thought about u today
March 6, 2014
Thinking of you cuzz
February 28, 2014
Shontay Simonton
I MISS YOU - Shontay
January 29, 2014
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And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”(Isa 65:19) Wonderful promise and heartfelt prayers go out for all the families and friends.
June 26, 2012
Curtis Eastham
Tay i miss you more than words can say I love you dog and I'm going to do everything I can to help your fam I'm coming to see you soon "mam grandpa's boat" hahahahaha
June 21, 2012
tadyeus mcgee
missing you as the minutes go by in a day. wishing you were still here. oh uncle tavis i really really miss you. the words that i speak cant mkae no one understand how much i miss you.. oh dear uncle tavis please come visit me one day oh uncle tavis i cant stress this enough but i miss you from the bottom of my heart
April 12, 2012
Im glad that i can write on here i miss you so much daddy i hope your watching over me and i want you to talk to me at night when im talking to you i cant wait to see you again big head i really miss you and wish you were here to watch me succeed in life I LOVE YOU.
April 11, 2012
I Miss You Soo Much Daddy And I Cant Wait To See You Again,
January 17, 2012
Katara Berry
I remember our last face to face conversation, you told me you were proud of me and you knew I was going to accomplish what I want..... Thanks for the inspiration brother! <3
November 2, 2011
Tadyeus McGee
Hopefully if everything go as i planned i will be in texas in may 2012 and be a member of the legue of extraordinary gzs this will give me a chance to be around my family with me being in this group will always make it better for me in my life love you uncle tavis im not going to cry nomore cause i will see you again one day after life
October 29, 2011
Jerretta Jimmerson-Davenport
May God continue to bless the family as the healing power comes. Tavis was will always be a blessing in our memories. Tavis has been a musician since he was 4yrrs old jumping, rapping, and dancing with JD IV------since the beginning. Thank you Lord for allowing Tavis to be a part of my life. love and Peace my friends( Ang and Ms. Pauline). Love ya dearly.....Jerretta "JJ" Davenport and family
October 24, 2011
Deborah (Coby) Brea
Continuing to pray for and with family and friends. Octavis will be deeply missed!
October 24, 2011
Deborah (Coby) Brea
I have no words to express my sadness for the loss of Octavis. My continued prayers go out to the family and all his friends. Octavis is loved by so many and will be deeply missed!
October 24, 2011
Jessica Ybarra
Friends for ever! I will never forget my first kiss at the age of 11 and you were 10. RIP and till we meet again in heaven.
October 21, 2011
panama red
Never met ya. But loved your music!!! RIP
October 21, 2011
Casey Anderson
R.i.P. , sir.
GOD bless you and yours.
October 21, 2011
tadyeus mcgee
You will always have a place in my heart. Uncle Tavis I love you so much all the jokes you tell from the lyrics in your notebook to your perfect rap will always be right here with me even thogh your body not present here on earth your sole will always be.....love you uncle Tavis. Your nephew Tadyeus m. Mcgee
October 21, 2011
eryca sykes
May god be with all of you family during this time of loss, he was a great person and a wonderful friend who will be missed dearly...... eryca sykes
October 21, 2011
J D Jimmerson IV
Gone but not forgotten, May God be with your love ones in their time of sorry. I remember the early days of our youth following our big sisters around who found out early in life we were to be rappers. I will keep our interest alive your boy ... AKA MR AGGRAVATED FOE
October 21, 2011
Taliea Pocaigue
We miss you, Tay! #SUPAPHATSNAX
October 20, 2011
sharmese mckinnon
My prayers go out to my cousin's children.may God bless them and keep them. Give them and their mom the strength to go on.God bless. I love you Tay you will truely be missed!
October 20, 2011
sharmese mckinnon
My prayers go out to my cousin's babies. May God keep them and hold them. Give them and their mom the strength to go on. God bless. Tavis i love u and u will surely b missed!
October 20, 2011
Evangelist JmeLynn Chandler
Lord we thank you for this life that you allowed us to share, now comfort the family and friends as they endure this their dark hour Amen I am praying for and with you always Evangelist JmeLynn Chandler of Strongsville Ohio
October 20, 2011
Jo Ann Hosey
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 20, 2011
Toccarra Johnson
Love you and miss you Octavis. RIP
October 20, 2011
Joyce Conley
Pauline, may God bless you and your family, and keep you in his comfort and care. May he give you assurance that there is a place for all of us with him where there is eternal joy and peace forever.
October 20, 2011
Natasha Coby
Continuing to pray for and with the family and friends of Octavis (1/2 of Dred Skott) Berry. May you have strength for the journey ahead. Peace, Natasha [Reggie's (1/2 of Dred Skott) auntie]
October 20, 2011
Debrah Fields
I hope you all feel the presence, love and comfort of God during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 20, 2011
Percy Richard
Man Tavis, even though i knew u very short time, your presence displayed great character which helped solidify what type of person you really were! It's very unfortunate that u had to leave at an early age but we all know that GOD knows best! My condolences goes out to the whole family at this time, and i know that words can't heal the pain, it can only comfort.. Take care Tavis and may GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL!!
Percy Poohdaddy Richard
October 20, 2011
Shon Cole
I'm sorry for your loss. May GOD comfort, heal, and strengthen you in your time of need. The family and those those near and dear to Octavis are in my prayers. Please take care.
October 20, 2011
Rayshond Cantrell
I love big homie we been boys since I knew what a friend was. Gone to soon. R.I.P. May your spirit live on in all the lives you touched. Still hard to belive
October 19, 2011
Yvonne Jimmerson-Dunkins
Pauline, Angela and family.......
Words do not have the power to comfort troubled hearts, for time alone can ease the pain that life sometimes imparts....still may these words of sympathy help show that others care, and may they somehow soften the sorrow that you bear. Keep the faith and know you are in our prayers.
October 19, 2011
Mike & Jerlean Hawkins
Our Prayers goes out to the family of Octavis Berry. May God strengthen you in your time of sorrow.
October 18, 2011
Juana
I.CANNOT.BELIEVE.YOU.ARE. GONE. You are my brother in the truest sense of the word. The world is so lucky to have known you. God Rest Your Soul
October 18, 2011
Khamill McGlory
Gone so soon...but never will I forget our friendship. You were such a character and you've always brought a smile to my face with your extra-ordinary self!! I'm praying for your family and your mother especially. I'll try not to cry so much b/c I know where you at your feeling no pain and have no worries. Love you forever and I miss you my PIRATE.......
October 18, 2011
April Wade
You will Truly be missed Tavis. Love you.
October 18, 2011
Reyna Lewis
I Love u Big Bro..... U will forever live on thru all of ur family & friends. Miss U and Rest In Peace.
Love
October 18, 2011
Reyna L
I Love u Big Bro..... U will forever live on thru all of ur family & friends. Miss U and Rest In Peace.
Love
October 18, 2011
Gian rhynes
tavis i will carry u close in my heart not only where we good friends we where like brothers im going to miss u fam i will never forget the times we had hanging out letting are kids play take care my friend my brother i will see u again one day I love u an give my daughter a kiss for her daddy an tell her i love her.
October 18, 2011
Paula Starnes-McVay
I just cant believe your gone Tavis... Im so brokenhearted, it hurts to breath, I cant stop crying, I know I have my memories & photos of you but that doesnt take the place of "You"... you will always be my special nephew & Iwill love you until I take my last breath... RIP babii.. until we meet again in Paradise..
October 18, 2011
Octavis Octavis Octavis......my heart hurts. I use to wonder how you were doing because we got out of touch with each other. I remember we use to tell ppl we were twins because of our birthday. It bothers me to actually find you again and to find out you JUST passed. I knew there was gonna be greatness in your life when we were kids. Miss you brother, twin. My condolences go out to the family.
October 18, 2011
Holly DelRio
You will be missed by many Tavis, you were a great friend and a great man...
October 18, 2011
Katara Berry
I will always keep your memory close to my heart and remember how you always showed love to your family and ready to give us a huge hug at any time. I just can't believe that your gone.
October 18, 2011
Wes Sanders
We will miss you bro! We all lost a part of us when you left. We will continue your dreams I promise! God Bless.
October 18, 2011
Greezo Veli
I love you and miss you.
October 18, 2011
David Thomas
Tae you were... nothing short of amazing. i love you bro
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