Obituary of Berry Thomas Coomer

WEAVERVILLE – Berry Thomas Coomer, age 99, of Weaverville, died Thursday, October 14, 2021.

Mr. Coomer was born May 22, 1922, in Gilbertsville, Kentucky to the late Wiley and Ora Collins Coomer; he was a resident of Buncombe County.

Berry was a devout Christian, loving husband and father. He was admired by and a mentor to his children and grandchildren. He was always putting his family first.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Elva Lee Freeman Coomer and granddaughter Crystal Dawn Coomer.

Surviving are his daughter, Kathy Coomer of Weaverville; sons, Larry Coomer and wife Debra of Lewisburg, KY, Garry Coomer and wife Cathy, and David Coomer and wife Cindy, all of Weaverville; 6 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren.

His graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2021, in Clarks Chapel Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Owensby will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Mr. Coomer’s obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.