Mr. Robert DeBerry

Robert Louis DeBerry, was born February 13th, 1956 to the late Willie Morris and Rachel Atkins DeBerry in Adel, GA. He attended Cook County School Systems. He continued his education at Valdosta Technical School (Wiregrass) receiving a degree in Drafting/Design Technology. Robert furthered his career while working at Proctor & Gamble in Albany, GA; retiring after 19 years of service. He was also involved in Civil Air Patrol (Air Force Division) for Dougherty County School Systems as a Volunteer Sergent since 1999.Robert found his faith in God at an early age at Cottrell Chapel CME Church in Sparks, GA. Later He became a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Pentecostal Holiness Church in Thomasville, GA where he served as a deacon under the ministry of Dist. Elder Eddie Daniel until the passing of Elder Daniel in 1987. He continued serving faithfully under the leadership of Elder Fred Rushton and Dist. Elder Kevin M. Harrison, Sr. (Life, Power & Praise Apostolic Faith Church). Later He attended Nu Nation Church in Albany,GA under the leadership of Pastor Tommy Williams. Robert leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 36 years, Essie Head DeBerry of Albany, GA; Three children Robert Ferron DeBerry (Albany,GA), Toccara Nicole DeBerry (Columbus, GA), and Corey LaRoger DeBerry (Albany, GA); Two grandchildren; Robert Lewron Robinson and Essence Yvonne DeBerry; One Brother Willie Joe DeBerry (Joyce) and one sister Annette DeBerry both of Adel, GA. Robert was preceded in death byhis two sisters Mary Helen Davis and Betty Baskin.