Jack Ray Perry

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.