Donald M. Perry

donald perry

November 14, 1932 ~ January 1, 2022

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Donald M. Perry, 89, lifelong Mooresville resident, passed away January 1, 2022, to be reunited with his beloved wife, Judy. Don was born November 14, 1932, in Mooresville, to the late Denny and Jessie M. (McQueen) Perry. He married Judy (Brown) Perry on June 20, 1953, and she preceded him in death July 23, 2020.

Don graduated from Mooresville High School in 1950 and served in the United States Navy as a radioman. He was co-owner of Perry Acoustics for decades before his retirement. A very faith-filled man, Don was a devoted member of Town Center Church and most recently attended Grace Church. He was also very active with Gideons International. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting. In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting with his birddogs and bowling. He was an active volunteer at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana for 15 years and was named volunteer of the year. In 2010, Don was named Mooresvillian of the Year for his contributions to the Town of Mooresville.

Don was a huge supporter of Mooresville High School Athletics, especially girls basketball. For 14 years, he upheld a tradition of praying with the team and offering a brief inspirational talk after each game.

In addition to his parents and Judy, Don was preceded in death by siblings, Mary Wallace, Lenore Perry, and Larry Perry.

Survivors include his children, Donnie (Arlene) Perry and Jeanie (Rick) Overton; grandchildren, Brandi (Todd) Ramey, Alicia (Chad) Richhart, and Nick Perry; great grandchildren, Elijah Ramey and Hunter Richhart; siblings, Eugene “Sonny” Perry, Vivian Allender, and Martha Lee Payton.

Don’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Services will begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the funeral home, with Don’s longtime friend, Pastor Robert Cohee, officiating. Burial will follow at White Lick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International or to Indy Honor Flight. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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  5. Please accept my condolences and count on my prayers. I was blessed with Don’s friendship. John Madden, Past president Crystal Flash Petroleum.

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  7. Don was always very kind. The few times I had the chance to talk with him, he shared his poetry and about his life, meeting Judy and talking highly of hid children and grandchildren. We will miss your hello waves. May you Rest In Peace. The neighborhood will truly miss you. Don and Marion Mckinney

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  9. When I was a kid, Donald was a friend of my mom and dad. But as I became an adult, Donald became my friend also. I loved his visits to my taxidermy shop. He always had a good story or poem to share and lots of times he’d say “c’mere, I want to show you something”. Then he’d take me to the back of his truck and show me his latest woodworking project, which was always spot on and beautiful. Donald gave me the ultimate compliment when he said “You look like your dad but act like your mom”.ߒ– I once mounted a lifesize coyote for him which I’m pretty sure he used on Halloween to sit by the door. ߘ I also did a deer head for him and he made the plaque for it. He told me while he was waiting for my part of the job to be done, the empty plaque was hanging on the wall waiting patiently. ߘ‰ One of my most treasured possessions is the poem he wrote for me, about me. It was entitled “Determined”. That poem will always be an inspiration to me. Donald, you were one of my favorite people. Till we meet again friend.ߘŒ

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