With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas "Udell" Berch, a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather, who passed away on December 22, 2024 at the age of 90. Born in Crystal Springs, MS, he worked as a sawmill bookkeeper/manager and was known for his kindness, honesty, generosity and strong work ethic.
Udell's life has known heartache with the passing of his first wife, Peggy Harrell Berch, and mother of his three children, Mitch, Renae and Angela. God's grace blessed Udell with Brenda Richardson Berch and her three children, Angela, Skyla and Lance. Udell and Brenda's marriage blended this family of six children and over 33 years of love, joy and family.
Udell was preceded in death by his parents, Marion John "MJ" and Arlena Hughes Berch, six sisters and two brothers.
Udell is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Richardson Berch, and children, Mitch and Kristi Berch, Renae and Bob Pettigrew, Angela Berch, Angela and Joey Johnson, Skyla and Joe Kemp, and Lance and Shellie Covan, three brothers,two brothers-in-laws,14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Radney's Funeral Home in Saraland, Alabama at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm.
The graveside service will be held at the Town of Wesson Cemetery located in Wesson, Mississippi on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00 am.
