Thomas Wilson Berry, III, age 23, passed away unexpectedly in the line of duty on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, in Georgetown, DE, leaving a legacy of service and dedication to his community.
Born on March 13, 2001, in Milford, DE, to his parents, Jayme (Argo) Romo and Thomas W. Berry, II.
He graduated from Milford High School in the class of 2019. Thomas was employed by Sussex County Paramedics, as a Logistics Tech. He was known for being hardworking with a remarkable work ethic, fun loving, humble and committed to his passion in the fire service. "Little Tommy" as he was known to his first responder brothers and sisters was currently a member of the Georgetown Fire Department, Station #77 and the Ellendale Fire Department, Station #75. He also loved modifying pickup trucks. Most of all Thomas loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas W. Berry, Sr.
Thomas is survived by his mother, Jayme (Argo) Romo; father, Thomas W. Berry, II (Heather); sister, Madison Berry (Timothy Jones); maternal grandparents, John and Connie (Wright) Argo, Jr.; paternal grandmother, Mercedes Kramer (Bob); great-grandfather, John Argo, Sr.; great-grandmother, Barbara Wright; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 1:00pm in the sanctuary of Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown, DE 19947, where a time of visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00am. Interment will be at the Ellendale Cemetery, Ellendale, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Thomas's honor be made to any local fire company.
Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.
Online condolences are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneral servicesandcremation.com