Jerry P Perry

Jerry was born In Chattanooga, Tennessee, and graduated from Central High School.  He continued his education at Berea College, Iowa State University and received his PhD from Syracuse University.  He lived in Richmond, KY since 1974, where he raised his family and had a teaching career at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY as head of the Mass Communications Department. He retired to Holmes Beach, FL in 1995.

Jerry was a gifted writer, loving husband, and father whose smile lit up any room. His faith in God was extraordinary and he served out his faith until the end of this life. He worked with the youth in his church and also in Florida Prison Ministries. He was a Deacon, Choir member and at times taught Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church in Bradenton,FL. He shared his faith in a gentle caring way with all who came in his path. He loved is family dearly.

He married Barbara Peters Perry, his high school sweetheart, in September 2008. For several years, they spent six months in her home in Arkansas and six months in Bradenton and in 2015 made Bradenton their permanent home.

Jerry leaves behind five loving children: David Perry (Cecilia) and their children Ashley, Michael & Allen; Sean Perry (Laura Wick) and their children Olin & Levi; Jessica McKinnon (Jason) and their three children Katriel, Jaslynn & Martin. Two step children Gary Gamble & Gina Gretz and their children Maya & Colton Gamble, Anna & Claire Gretz. A sister, Jane Stone (Robert) along with many loving cousins, nieces, nephews & friends.

Preceded in death by his parents Jerry W. Perry & Helen H. Perry, and wife the late Joan Shaw Perry.

A Celebration of Life will take place in the future when travel is easier for out of state loved ones. Plans will be announced at that time.