Obituary
Thomas
Joseph Berkeley
(May 10, 1922 - March 16, 2013)
Thomas Joseph Berkeley, 90, of
Milton, WV, husband of the late Marcheta Berkeley, passed away Saturday,
March 16, 2013, in the Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington surrounded by
his children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m.
Tuesday March 19, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. John Minihan
officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Tom was
born May 10, 1922, in Milton, WV, a son of the late Charles Samuel and Agnes
Wright Berkeley. One sister, Ida Virginia Berkeley, preceded him in death.
Tom was steadfastly devoted to his wife, family, and faith. He served his
country during World War II as a member of the 395th Infantry Regiment,
which was recognized for its actions during the Battle of the Bulge. After
the war, he was employed by Blenko Glass before starting his own business,
Berkeley Printing. He also taught graphic design at Tri-State OIC. Survivors
include two daughters: Sherry Friederick and husband Jim, and Sally Caudill
and husband Alan; a son, Charles Thomas Berkeley all of Huntington; four
grandchildren Adam Thomas Eagleston and wife Haley of Cincinnati, OH, Cara
Shea Berkeley of Nashville, TN, Candace Eagleston Perry and husband Chris of
Olive Branch, MS, Justin Lee Eagleston of Huntington; and
great-grandchildren Trae, Haley, Michael, Ava, Mary McClure, and Berkeley.
Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington.
Friends may call at the church after noon until service time on Tuesday.
Chapman’s Mortuary Huntington is assisting the family.
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