Marty L. O’Berry, 68, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3rd 2022.Born in Lansing MI, he was a lifelong resident of Eustis, since 1957. Going to schools Eustis Heights elementary, Eustis High School, he Graduated from Tampa’s Chamberlain high 1972.
He was an avid hunter, fisher and lifetime member of the NRA. He was involved in all kinds of sports ranging from little league baseball to co-ed softball and being known as “best batting practice pitcher.” He has several trophies from dart tournaments and enjoyed boating, fishing and scalloping. Being outdoors, Marty was in his element and animals had a way of becoming a part of his life. He has taken care of many injured baby squirrels and birds, somehow animals knew he always had a big heart. Around the age of ten, he brought home three baby skunks in a bucket, and told his mom that were his pets now.
Being all together at family gatherings, there were many stories and memories told that would fill countless hours with laughter and his unique brand of humor. If he knew someone needed help, he was there to build, repair, demolish, offer a kind word, or a smile- he would get it done. That’s who Marty was.
Marty along with his parents, owned and operated Fla TV on Bay Street in Eustis, and even after closing, could always be counted on to be tinkering with some project.
Marty was preceded in death by parents Jack and Wanda O’Berry, brother Michael J, and sister Laura. Marty is survived by his son Shawn (Laura) O’Berry , sister Leslie (Tom) Kelley, and sister Patrica O’Berrry. Grandchildren Brittany, Matthew, Nathan, Aiden, Tyson, Ella, Savanna, and Kayla. Nephews Chris (Kathy) Rimes Laura Lee (Tim) Whilden and Michael, Niece Wanda (Michael) Troise, Makenna (Matt) Diesel, Ashlee Carol (Ben) Massey and many Second nieces+ Nephews.
He was referred to many who encountered him as “Uncle Marty” and although he signed everything as Uncle Me, you always knew just who it was and that it was signed with love.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7 pm at First Baptist Church of Umatilla with Pastor brooks Braswell officiating. Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory entrusted with the arrangements.
