1953
2012
Virgil Thomas "Tom" O'Berry, 58, longtime resident of Jacksonville, passed away March 20, 2012. He was born in Waycross, GA, son of the late George Thomas and Mildred Louise (Kinnon) O'Berry.
He worked for many years at NADEP at Naval Air Station Jax. Recently he was involved with the Missing in America Project.
Surviving are his loving wife Jean of over 31 years, two children, Jennifer (Clayton) Ulmer, Patrick (Regina) O'Berry, two grandchildren, Scott and Ariana, a brother, Jerome O'Berry, sister, Maxine (Wilton) Sapp and many dear friends.
Visitation will tomorrow, 6– 8 PM Thursday, March 22 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL. Interment will take place 9:30AM Friday, March 23 at Jacksonville National Cemetery with a Memorial Service following at 11:30AM at Hardage-Giddens Hendricks Chapel. Dr. Vonn Johnson will officiate.
Memorials in his name may be directed to the Missing In America Project.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hardage-giddenshendricksave.com.
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March 23, 2012
Fletcher Wynn
I am sorry to hear this news. Tommy and I were in Scouts together. I will always enjoy his friendship. Requiescat in pace.
March 22, 2012
Herb Ellis
Jean, Pat, Jenny, you are all in my prayers. Know this, that Tom is in a greater place. He suffers no pain and now has peace. God bless you all in this your time of sorrow. Know also that if there is anything that I can do, you need only ask. God bless you all and my sincerest condolences.
Herb and Diane Ellis
March 22, 2012
Christy (McKay) Vickery
Jennifer and family,
Praying for peace that surpasses all understanding. May you find comfort and rest in the arms of our Lord during this VERY difficult time.
March 22, 2012
David Russell
Tommy & I were in Boy Scouts together. So sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers are with the family.
David & Angie Russell
March 22, 2012
Jean and Family,
I am a co-worker of Tom's and in fact was once his supervisor. He was not only an employee, he was a friend. He would always have a story or two to tell me that either kept me laughing or guessing. My condolences and prayers are with you all.
Ilene Schiffer, FRCSE Jax
March 22, 2012
Hi Jean. I am very sorry to hear the bad news. Please accept my condolences. Ken Kaiser
March 22, 2012
Mary Ann Ball
Please accept my condolences. I met Tom when I started here in 1995 and I will always remember him smiling even when times were tough. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
March 22, 2012
Bernie Ratliff
I worked with Tom since 1981; he was a good friend and a fellow Army veteran & will be missed here at FRCSE. My condolences go out to his family.
RIP my friend....
March 21, 2012
Steven Langerud
Please accept my condolences.
Tom was a good long-time friend. He will be missed greatly. RIP Tom!
March 21, 2012
Dave & Judy McKay
Jean and Family
Our Prayer are with you.
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