Jack Ray Perry
October 21, 1934 ~ May 8, 2017
Jack Ray Perry, 81, longtime resident of Mooresville, passed away after a short illness on May 8, 2017.
Jack was a current member of the Mooresville Town Council, former member of the Mooresville School Board, and active in the Morgan County Republican Party. He also was a 50-year member of the Mooresville Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. Jack proudly served in the United States Navy from 1954-1958.
Jack retired from Diamond Chain after 33 years of service and worked for FedEx for 15 years as a shuttle driver.
He was born in St. Charles, Virginia, on October 21, 1935, to the late Virgil and Ora (Keith) Perry. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Virginia (Allman) Perry; sons, Jack Jr. (Sherry) of Zionsville, Michael (Donna) of Monrovia, and Steven (Becky) of Mooresville; six grandchildren, John (Jenny) Perry of North Carolina, Daniel (Catherine) of Tennessee, Whitney (Blake) Bolton of Mooresville, Casey Perry of Monrovia, Gracie Perry, and Jacob Perry, both of Mooresville; two great grandsons, William and Landon Perry of Tennessee; siblings, Jerry Perry of Mooresville and Sue Moyer of Springfield, Illinois; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. One brother, Billy Jo Perry, preceded Jack in death.
Friends and family will gather on Thursday, May 11, 2017, 4 to 8 pm, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The Masonic and Eastern Star memorials will begin at 7:30 pm. The funeral service will begin at 10:30 am Friday, May 12, 2017, at the funeral home. Pastor Guy Lancour will officiate, and burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Larry and I are so very sorry to learn that Jack has passed. We thought the world of him. I particularly loved to tease him cause he always laughed. Last time I saw him was Easter Sunday and told him how spiffy he looked. It is hard for us to grasp the fact he is gone. Virginia and family you all are in our prayers.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family
So sorry to hear this. You all are in my prayers
So very sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Jack was a cheater at Rummy and laughed all thru the game. We enjoyed playing cards with him and Virginia it was always a great time. He was funny, a loving husband, a great dedicated father and loved to eat. Jack was compassionate about helping others when in need. If he had it and you needed it , it was yours to use or keep. Our family will not be complete for a very long time without Jack. We will miss you Jack Perry, until we meet again someday… Sharon and David
I am a Jack Perry fan. Jack and Virginia are civic minded and have a big heart. They are servant leaders. Both attended school board meetings, taxpayer association meetings and any public meetings possible. I always appreciated Jack’s ability to get to the point and the point was always correct. Our Democracy needs people like Jack who speak truth to power. I will miss Jack. Thankfully we still have Virginia.
Dr. William Roberson
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I lived down the street from Jack’s mam and dad and have many good memories of the family.
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Sorry for your loss.