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Thomas Pierce Berry

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Bryant Funeral Home, Inc.

607 N Parler Ave

Saint George, South Carolina

Thomas Berry Obituary

Thomas Pierce Berry BOWMAN, SC - Thomas Pierce Berry was born November 12, 1928 in Bowman, SC to Louis Clifton Berry and Essie Inabinet Berry. He died January 1, 2014 in Charleston, SC after several years of declining health. Known for most of his life as "Purce", he grew up on Edisto Island, where he farmed for many years and served as the Constable. During this period he also fished and shrimped and for years afterward, sold oysters becoming known as "the oyster man" to many. In the early 1970s, he established TP Berry & Sons Construction Company and moved to Charleston. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bettie Infinger Berry of Bowman, a daughter, Cynthia Seyle (Paul), a foster-daughter, Elizabeth Evans (Mike); three sons, Ronald Berry (Leize), Mark Berry (Karen), Christopher Berry (Ellie); four granddaughters, Melodye Berry, Nicole Seyle, Stephanie Berry and Callie Berry; two foster-granddaughters, Malorie Evans and Ashley Evans; four grandsons, Daniel Seyle (Kelly), Nicholas Berry, Allen Berry and Christopher Berry; a foster-grandson, Ethan Evans and a great-granddaughter, Kinley Seyle; a sister, Ruby Dunbar (John); and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Thomas Pierce Berry, Jr.; a brother, Louis Berry; 2 sisters, Minnie B Cooksey and Charlotte B Cairns. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at Prospect Southern Methodist Church with the Reverend Bill Collett officiating. Burial will follow in the Rigby Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 PM at Bryant Funeral Home, St. George. Memorials may be made to Prospect Southern Methodist Church, 344 Flatwood Road, Bowman, SC 29018. Online Condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneral.info. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Berry

17 Entries

January 4, 2014

Ms. Betty, Mark and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Purse. Take comfort in that now he is flooding heaven with his overpowering, room filling
laughter. Love and God Bless Dody Baggott Sims

Bob & Shirley Black

January 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss! He will be greatly missed by everyone!

Sincerely, The Bob Black Family

Jennifer Black

January 3, 2014

Seems like yesterday that T.P. was coming up my steps with oysters and his legendary fish stew! I have missed seeing him and the fish stew for a while but I will never forget T.P . . . My warmest regards to Bettie and the family.

Cecil Berry

January 3, 2014

Betty and Family so sorry to hear of Purce's passing. Our prayers and condolences are with you.

Patricia and Tommy Williams

January 3, 2014

Thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow and great lost. Love Patsy,Tommy and family.(843-873-4261)

Ray and Veronica Goff

January 3, 2014

Chris and Family , so very sorry for your loss ! Prayers are sent to you all !

January 3, 2014

our prayers and thoughts go out to you in this time of need. We all go back a long way,all of us were like one family in the old days on Edisto . We can't eat oysters without thinking about Purce,i remember him going down main drag on Edisto selling shrimp out of back of truck!! Aint many of us OLD TIMERS left Ted and Cathy Fontaine

Paula, Johnny & Chandler Dahlke

January 3, 2014

Chris & family,
We are soo sorry to hear of your fathers passing. We will be keeping you and your family in our daily thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Cindy & Johnny Goff

January 2, 2014

Chris and family, so sorry to hear of your loss of your Dad. He was a very likable person who always took the time to talk to us when we would see him. May God wrap his arms around you and your family for comfort and keep his memories close to your heart.

Tommy Wellons

January 2, 2014

To the Berry family; We have endured some sad homecomings together and want you to know we loved TP and pray for your strength during this time.

R. D. (Bubba) Crowley

January 2, 2014

my condolences to Cindy & the boys

Judy (Brockman) Gilmore

January 2, 2014

Dear Ms. Bettie, Cindy, Ronnie, Mark and Christopher. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Harry Herrington

January 2, 2014

Mark, Thanks for calling. I am sorry to hear of TP's passing.You and your entire family have our condolences and best wishes.

Thomas and Susan Morris

January 2, 2014

It was a honor to have known Mr. Berry. Our condolences to his
family.

John Manley

January 2, 2014

Ron, praying for you and your family!

Carl Dupree

January 2, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.