Berry Thomas

Obituary For Berry Thomas

Mr. Berry Thomas was born on March 30, 1951, in Hephzibah, Georgia, to the late Berry Carter and Mary Lee Thomas. He was educated in the Richmond County Public School System and was a proud graduate of T.W. Josey High School, Class of 1970, and Augusta Technical College, Class of 1977.
Berry was a skilled electrician and a proud member of IBEW Local 1579, where he faithfully served for over 50 years. He was employed at Savannah River Site, Plant Vogtle, and Augusta National. His dedication to his craft and his work ethic earned him the respect and admiration of many.

Known for his witty sense of humor, Berry loved to bring joy to those around him. Family was his heart, and he especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren. In his leisure time, he enjoyed bowling, fishing, and cheering for his beloved Atlanta Braves.

In addition to his parents, Berry was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters, and his granddaughter, Mattilyn G. Lampkin. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife of 51 years, Brenda; two daughters, Chandra (Robert) Lampkin and Natasha Birt; one son, William Thomas; siblings, Helen Patterson, Henry Thomas Sr., Louis Thomas, Marie T. Brunson, Jackie Thomas, Vickie Polite, and Victor Thomas; grandchildren, Zadarian Thomas, Di’ana Birt, Quamere Gooch, Thomas Birt, Jaiden Thomas, and Shania Birt; in-laws, Martha (Solomon) Lambert, Margaret (William) Kelsey, and Bertell Brown; a special great-great-great niece, Ondrea Polite; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Berry’s life was a testament of love, service, and devotion, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Viewing will be Friday, September 19, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Historic First Ebenezer Baptist Church 2040 Ebenezer Dr, Hephzibah, GA 30815

Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906 (706)790-8858.