Dennis Leroy Perry

Dennis Leroy Perry, 74, of Mooresville, passed away at home on May 14, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis on July 12, 1951 to the late Floyd and Ruth (Dorsett) Perry. Dennis graduated from Mooresville High School in 1971. He married Linda Searcy on December 16, 1978.

Dennis worked as a cook for Ryan’s Steakhouse for over 20 years, and most recently for White Castle before retiring in 2008. In his earlier years, Dennis worked on the family farm, Dorsett Farms, with his brother, and also drove a school bus briefly for Mooresville Schools.

Dennis and Linda were members of Bluff Creek Christian Church and attended Five Points Baptist Church.

A proud Mooresvillian, Dennis was a strong supporter of Mooresville Schools. He enjoyed cheering on the high school basketball teams. His family jokingly referred to him as the “Armchair Cheerleader”.

In his free time, Dennis enjoyed tending to his flower and vegetable gardens. He was also fond of playing euchre and poker with family and friends. Most importantly, Dennis was proud of his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Linda Perry; children, Deanna Johnson (Douglas), April Bautista (Gerardo), and Susan Perry (Darren Sharp); grandchildren, Briana, Jacquelyn, Hayli, Jennifer, Estefani, Zayden, Nicholas, Tyler, Willow, and Easton; one great-granddaughter on the way; brother, Floyd Hubert Perry; brother-in-law, James Searcy; sister-in-law, Gloria Perry; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Perry; brother, George Perry; sister, Nancy Griffith and her husband, Dale; sister-in-law, Barb Perry.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 11:00 am with an hour of visiting prior to the service. Dennis will be laid to rest in Mooresville Cemetery.

Memorial donation may be made in Dennis’ honor to the American Diabetes Association, https://donors.diabetes.org/