James O'Berry

James Arnold O'Berry, Sr., 66, of Folkston, passed away Monday December 22 after a lengthy illness. He was a native and life-long resident of Charlton County. He was the Manager of the Local Telephone Company for a number of years. He is the son of the late Frank and Polly O'Berry. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Norma Kay Crews O'Berry and a brother:William O'Berry.

He is survived by his wife: Cathy O'Berry; 5-Children: James Arnold (Jenny) O'Berry, Teresa (Michael) Knowles, Christopher (Carrie) Carter, Jennifer (Michael) Hancock, and Denise O'Berry; 3-Sisters: Effie Mae (Billy) Thrift, Carolyn (Winfred) Prescott, and Kathy (Benjamin) Johns; 2-Brothers: Edmond O'Berry and Jimmie (Minta Marie) O'Berry; and 5-Grandchildren: Tristan Carter, Haley Knowles, Kelsey Dover, Hannah Knowles, and Zachary Strickland, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The family will receive friends Tuesday December 23 at Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 24 at 11:00 AM at Camp Pinckney Baptist Church with Rev. David Beckham and Rev. Ernie Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Allen-O'Berry Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.