Morris Network, Inc. mourns the passing of long-time COO Bobby Berry
Morris Network, Inc. remembers Bobby Berry’s contributions as COO, highlighting his leadership and lasting impact on the company and community.
SAVANNAH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Morris Multimedia, Inc. is saddened to announce the sudden passing of long-time Morris Network’s Chief Operating Officer Bobby Berry. He passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Bobby worked in radio for two years before starting his career at WCBI-TV in Columbus, Mississippi, in 1987. He quickly worked his way up the sales ranks to become General Sales Manager in 1999 and General Manager in 2006.
In 2014, Bobby was tapped to become the COO of Morris Network, Inc., the broadcast television arm of Morris Multimedia, Inc.
As COO of Morris Network, Berry oversaw broadcast operations at WMGT-TV and five other Morris-owned television stations.
Since becoming COO, Bobby and Morris Multimedia have grown the broadcast division through innovative initiatives and a local, customer-focused approach. He has worked tirelessly in a challenging media environment while representing the company as a board member and volunteer in various industry and community organizations.
Bobby graduated from Starkville High School in 1982. He went on to graduate from Mississippi State University in 1985 and remained a lifelong Bulldogs fan. Bobby lived and raised his family in West Point, Mississippi.
Bobby leaves behind a wife, Mary Ann, a son, Brandon (Casey), and two grandchildren he adored.
Morris Multimedia, Inc, parent company of Morris Network, Inc. Morris Newspaper Corporation, Local Media Outdoor, Inc., and ChartLocal, LLC is one of the largest, privately held media companies in the U.S. It is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia.
Founded by Charles H. Morris in Savannah, Georgia in 1970, the company today owns and operates over a dozen network-affiliate television stations, over forty publications, nearly five hundred billboard locations and a digital services company in eight states.
