Jerry Thomas Berryman, 77 of Decatur, passed away on June 23, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 25 from 2:00-3:00 at Colbert Memorial Chapel, Tuscumbia. The memorial service will immediately follow in the chapel.
Jerry served in the United States Army from February 28, 1969 to February 7, 1970, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the Commendation Medal for his acts of heroism and meritorious service.
After his return home he drove countless miles in an 18-Wheeler for over 30 years. He enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren, tinkering with his computer and truck, buffering the latest drama with his brothers that was going on between his sisters, Alabama football, bird watching, old westerns and keeping up with all things news related.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Mary Berryman; brother, Rufus Berryman, Jr.; sisters; Betty Menne, Carolyn McCormick and Mary McCrary. He is survived by his wife Brenda Berryman; son, Jerry Shane Berryman (Blanche); daughter Kaynell Peden; brothers Odwyner Berryman and Billy Jack Berryman; sisters, Lucy Rose and June Hannah (Steve); granddaughters, Sassy Campbell (Corey), Casey Payne, and McKenna Berryman; grandsons, Kodi Seal (Megan) , Chase Capley (Whitney), Jackson Berryman, Jacob Berryman, and Jaydon Berryman; 11 Great-Grandchildren; Emma Kaye Payne, Easton Capley, Kyleigh Campbell, Adalynn Capley, Lillie Payne, Kori Capley, Brooklynn Campbell, Asher Seal, Chase Capley Jr, Kirby Capley, Hollin Seal and numerous nieces and nephews.
