WAYCROSS — Timothy Lee O’Berry, 60, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence in Waycross following a short illness.
He was born in Waycross to the late Tallie O’Berry and Lizzie Boyd O’Berry Mercer. He was employed with Dubb erly’s Glass Shop in Blackshear for many years and also spent time working at Boatright’s Glass Company.
It was said O’Berry loved everyone with his whole heart, especially his wife, Peggy. They were true soulmates. He had a gift for making everyone smile, even on the hardest days. O’Berry was an optimist who always saw the good in life and greeted everyone with the warmest smile.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and attending dirt track car races, but most of all, he treasured spending time with his grandchildren and family.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Peggy Margaret Corbitt O’Berry.
He 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 November 29 at Swamp Road Baptist Church. Memorialization will be by cremation.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.c om Music Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
