WAYCROSS — Mr. Timothy Lee O’Berry, 60, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at his residence in Waycross following a short illness.
O’Berry was born in Waycross to the late Tallie O’Berry and Lizzie Boyd O’Berry Mercer. He was employed with Dubberly’s Glass Shop in Blackshear for many years and also spent time working at Boatright’s Glass Company.
It was said he loved everyone with his whole heart, especially his wife, Peggy. They were true soulmates.
O’Berry had a gift for making everyone smile, even on the hardest days. He was an optimist who always saw the good in life and greeted everyone with the warmest smile.
In his spare time, O’Berry enjoyed fishing and attending dirt track races, but most of all, he treasured spending time with his grandchildren and family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Peggy Margaret Corbitt O’Berry.
O’Berry is survived by three daughters, DeAnna Vaughn (Sean) of Waycross, Amanda Crosby (Kenny) of Waycross and Talia Johnson (Chris) of Brantley County; six grandchildren, Nicholas Vaughn (Makala), Taylor Vaughn, Keagan Hunt (Americus), Kyndall Hunt, Camden Johnson and Conner Crosby; three great-grandchildren, Eilla Vaughn, Knox Vaughn and Weston Driggers; two brothers, Bobby O’Berry of Blackshear and Tony O’Berry (Tammy) of Waycross; four sisters, Betty Musgrove of Blackshear, Barbara Thomas of Waycross, Shannon Spikes (Ronnie) of Blackshear and Brenda Steverson of Waycross; his mother-inlaw, Pauline Corbitt of Waycross; two sisters-inlaw, Sharon Cox (Raymond) and Barbara Taylor, both of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, November 29, 202 at Swamp Road Baptist Church.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
The family requests all flower donations be directed to the church for the Celebration of Life.
Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
