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Thomas N Berry
May 22, 1937 - December 5, 2022

Thomas N Berry

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Thomas Nichols Berry, age 85, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home. Thomas was born May 22, 1937, in Monticello, Arkansas to the late Jesse Lee Berry and Mabel Nichols Berry. He graduated from Arkansas A & M, now known as UAM, and went on to Auburn University for his post-graduate work. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Thomas was a coach and teacher for 28 years at Watson Chapel and Dollarway School Districts from 1966 to 1994. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Pine Bluff, AR. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Thomas loved horse racing, making his last winning bet two days before his passing. He enjoyed cooking, specifically smoking boston butts, and was nicknamed ''Pork Butt Berry'' by his coworkers at McFarland Eye Centers where he worked as a van driver for 12 years after retiring from coaching and teaching.

In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by nephews Bryan Tindall and Marty Tindall.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Sue Magie Berry whom he married November 23, 1974; daughters, Nicole Berry and Heather Berry; grandchildren, Taylor (Ashlyn) Smithwick, Jaben (Brittney) Tidwell, Madison Stuckey, and Cole Hendricks; great-grandchildren, Jaben Jr., Azalee, Jadis, and Loki; and sister, Benetta Tindall.

The service officiated by the Reverend C.B Baker will be Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 703 W. 3rd Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. Burial will be in the Trinity Columbarium. A Celebration of Life reception will follow the service in the Church Parish Hall.

Memorials may be sent to Trinity Episcopal Church.

A special gratitude is extended to those who checked on him and kept him company at home over the last few years, especially Renee Harris Parks and the nurses and staff of Saline Memorial Hospice.

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Visitation
Reception
Saturday, December 10, 2022
following the service
Trinity Episcopal Church
703 W. 3rd Street
Pine Bluff, AR  71601
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Service
Funeral Service
Saturday, December 10, 2022
at 11:00 a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
703 W. 3rd Street
Pine Bluff, AR  71601
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Interment
Trinity Columbarium
703 W. 3rd Street
Pine Bluff, AR  71601
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Memorial Contributions
Trinity Episcopal Church
703 W. 3rd Street
Pine Bluff, AR  71601

Condolences(17)

  1. Toni Sands
    Fayetteville, AR Sunday, May 7, 2023 The world was good with Coach Berry n it. I can remember his kindness and humor. Fun teacher back at Dollarway. Love you Coach.
  2. Betye Johnson
    Pine Bluff, AR Friday, December 9, 2022 Dear Karen and family
    I am so sorry to lose Thomas. We enjoyed knowing hm on our bus trip. to Grand Canyon
    You will be in my thiughts and prayers🙏🙏❤️❤️
  3. Annette Smith
    Pine Bluff, AR Friday, December 9, 2022 Karen and family, sorry for your loss. Thomas was a great man always friendly. I know he will be missed. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family during this difficult time.
  4. Katharine Davis
    Searcy, AR Thursday, December 8, 2022 May God bless you and keep you you during this difficult time. With my sincerest condolences ....
  5. Jolynne Waits
    Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, December 8, 2022 So sorry to hear about Coach Berry…he was a wonderful man! Thoughts and prayers for his family!
  6. Letha G. and Bryan Tilley
    Quitman, AR Thursday, December 8, 2022 Such a delightful man. It was an honor to have him as a member of the family. Karen, Heather, Nicole - you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you.
  7. Terry McCullough
    Sulphuric Springs, AR Thursday, December 8, 2022 My sincere condolences to the family! Coach Berry took time for me back in the 70’s taping ankles, seeing orthopedic surgeons, putting me into the whirlpool (big tank with a MinnKota trolling motor) and mixing up his famous Gatorade (green Kool Ade, salt and water). I had the privilege of teaching his grandkids at a Hunter Ed Class at the Nature Center in Pine Bluff! I will always remember Coach Berry and anyone that knew him would say that as well!!
  8. Michael Dye
    Valparaiso, FL Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Thomas Berry was a good man. He was also a good friend to many people. We taught together, drove buses together in the Dollarway school district and had good times together in the back in the 80s. Thomas and I did a lot of fishing together. He took me to Oaklawn for my first horse racing experience. He made me buy him supper with the little bit of money I won. The last time I saw him was when I joined his family to go deep-sea fishing out of Destin a few years ago. Thomas Berry was one of the good guys. The world is a lesser place with his loss.
  9. Carolyn & Maury Joe
    Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Our deepest sympathies to the family for their loss.
  10. Mike and Dalene Stephenson
    Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2022 We were so sorry to read about Coach Berry's passing. It was such a joy to talk with him by phone at the 50th reunion of the Class of 1971. When he was present there was always laughter and joy. We will never forget him.
  11. Roy Ferrell
    White Hall, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Will always be grateful for Coach Berry's willingness to coach the 1970 WCHS baseball team! He positively impacted many students... none more than me!
  12. Ann Brown Teer
    Star City, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2022 You touched a lot of lives. You will be missed.
    Prayers and hugs to his family. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
  13. Ruth Ann Woolems
    Star City, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Karen my condolences to you and your family. Tom was a really nice guy.
    Ruth Ann
  14. Tony and Tonya Puckett
    Sheridan, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Thoughts and prayers are with each of you. What a great family man, who he always spoke so fondly of. Thankful for our time at McFarlands, and an occasional trip to Hot Springs.
  15. Michael Riley
    Milwaukee, WI Tuesday, December 6, 2022 I was sadden to hear of Coach Berry’s passing.
    He meant a lot to my Classmates /Teammates @ Dollarway Jr. High during a time when Culture was a moving forward for All Students in my area
    Coach Berry took Boys and made them High School Athletes and we All loved him for it.
    I reconnected with Coach Via Facebook for over a Decade ago and we laughed and shared many memories.

    I wasn’t aware of this Passing But Coach Berry will always have a spot in my Heart.

    My Condolences to The Family and All his Loved ones.

    Michael Riley
    Milwaukee ,Wisconsin
  16. Cheryl King
    Benton, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Prayers for you all! I am going to miss his Facebook updates. Always loved when he was in the office, bringing patients into clinic, and then pork butt when he was bringing in the pork butts!
  17. Kay Stover Teed
    Hot Springs, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Karen and family, I’m sorry for your loss! I have many fond memories of Coach Berry and will miss him! Great person, friend, Coach and teacher. Prayers for your family!
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