Berrier, Thomas W.

July 13, 1935 - March 7, 2024

Thomas Berrier passed away peacefully on March 7th at Universal Healthcare in King. Thomas was born in Forsyth County to the late Ruby Stewart Berrier and Raymond Berrier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy, and his wife, Beth, and nephews, Donny & Tony Berrier. He is survived by a nephew, Rickie (LuAnn) Berrier and many cousins and loved ones.

Tom was educated in the Forsyth County School System and graduated from Appalachian State University. He enjoyed a teaching career in both Forsyth and Davidson Counties, spending the majority of his time teaching at North Forsyth High School. Tom was an educator at heart. The relationships he developed with his students brought him immense joy and carried well past his days of influencing the lives of many young people in the classroom. After retirement, he enjoyed a second career at Ardmore Baptist Church, where he served for 26 years. This is where he met Grace Hodge, who he considered his daughter.

Tom was a life-long member of Friedland Moravian Church where he served as an usher, board member, Sunday School teacher, and a teller. Tom loved Jesus and his church was very special to him.

Tom will be fondly remembered for his quick wit, sharp memory, funny stories, and his quiet dignity. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. His smile lit up his face and his gentle laugh was contagious, bringing a sense of contentment to those around him.

Funeral services will be conducted by Friedland Moravian Church on Tuesday, March 12th at 3 p.m. by the Rev. John Rights and Rev. Wayne Byerly assisting with a burial to follow in the church graveyard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friedland Moravian Church, 2750 Friedland Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107. Online condolences may be made through www.salemfh.com

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Mar. 10, 2024.

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Courtne Wells

March 13, 2024

My sincere condolences to Mr. Berrier's family. Mr. Berrier taught me shorthand and typing in school. He was one of my favorite teachers. I thought of him often. I remember that he was always impeccably dressed and was very witty. He definitely had a good impact on many North Forsyth students. He will be missed.

Arnette Wyrick-Warren

March 11, 2024

My condolences to the family. I had Mr. Berrier for accounting I and II at North Forsyth (`75 & `76). In his class I discovered my passion for accounting and finance, which lead to a career in that field. He was a tremendous teacher as well as a genuinely nice person. I have thought about him many times through the years. I´m sure his life touched and inspired many young people throughout his career. The Lord has welcomed another saint home!

TIMOTHY K LINVILLE

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TIM LINVILLE

March 11, 2024

I CHECK THESE OBITUARY DAILY AND I REMEMBER MR. BERRIER AND HIS WIFE GROWING UP ON MARMION STREET AS A KID AND ADULT. HE AND HIS WIFE WERE FRIENDS WITH MY MOM AND DAD "WILLIAM AND MARY LINVILE" I PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND KNOW FROM MY KNOWLEDGE HIM AND HIS WIFE WERE GREAT NEIGHBORS AND VERY FRIENDLY. GOD BLESS!

Josie Roberts

March 10, 2024

Mr. Berrier was my Accounting teacher for 2 years. In 1968 a new program that he was in charge of was tried out at North Forsyth called Related Office Practice that was designed for an office career or business school. We were taught business skills by him and also placed in different businesses. Through him I was hired by Wachovia Bank and worked there for 18 years and my career in finance and accounting continued until I retired. Mr Berrier was a wonderful teacher and I had a tendency to pick on him in fun occasionally to get a chuckle out of him. Besides being a wonderful teacher he also was a class act as a human being, I feel blessed to have had him touch my life in such an important part of my youth. I know he is with the Lord and was greeted with the words "Well done, good and faithful servant"
Josie Roberts class of 1968

Toni Kimber

March 10, 2024

I remember Mr. Berrier as a teacher at North Forsyth. I fondly remember that he was always smiling. I pray that the family finds comfort and peach in the memories that you have of him.

Betty Fulk Henning

March 10, 2024

Mr. Berrier was my accounting teacher at North Forsyth. He was a good teacher.

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