James "Jim" David Berlin

Memorial service for James “Jim” David Berlin, 71, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo. Burial will be private in Ft. Jackson National Cemetery.

Jim passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Born in Hannibal, Missouri, he is a son of the late Buell Frank “Bud” Berlin and Laura Etta Childers Berlin. He is the husband of Susette Jane Henderson Berlin. Jim is a Vietnam veteran who proudly served and retired from the US Army. Following his military service, he began a 17 year career with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department as an investigator. After retiring from Richland County, Jim continued serving the community as a Licensed Professional Counselor, where he specialized in helping those with PTSD. He is a member of Dutch Fork Christian Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Susette are sons, David Casey Berlin (Leslee), James Andrew “Andy” Berlin (Krista); grandchildren, Meghan, Jonathan Berlin and Drew Hixson. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Berlin (Kathy); sister, Donna Long (Dennis); numerous nieces; nephews; and his faithful friend and four legged companion, Sophie Kate. Jim was preceded in death by a sister, Laura Ruthie.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Richland County Sheriff’s Foundation, PO Box 1182, Columbia, South Carolina 29202.

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