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Apr 14th, 1947 - Oct 29th, 2015Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Jimmie D. Perry, age 68, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Jim was born April 14, 1947, in Elm River Township, Wayne County, IL, to Richard E. and Blanche V. (Scheetz) Perry. He married Jennifer Rose on August 5, 1967, at the Red Brush Christian Church in Louisville.
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in four campaigns in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in May 1972. He embarked on a 30-year career as an Illinois State Trooper, serving District 7 and 12, and retiring after a decade-long assignment as a Public Information Officer, with diverse responsibilities including disaster preparedness training. Jim also acted as a traffic safety instructor through an affiliation with Northwestern University Traffic Institute. His working roles exemplified his dedication to promoting educational activities throughout Southern Illinois. He was awarded recognition for his accomplishments with the ISP, including participation in coping with events like the 1981 Kerr-McGee mine strike in Galatia. He was a member of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, Illinois Blue Knights Law Enforcement motorcycle club, and a long-time member of Flora Elks #1659 where he served as past Exalted Ruler, and was an accomplished participant in annual ritual contests throughout the United States. He had been a member of Oak Street Baptist Church in Flora. Jim found enjoyment in mushroom hunting and had a soft spot for animals.
He is survived by his wife: Jennifer Perry of Xenia; son: Justin (Bridget) Perry of Edmond, OK; two grandchildren: Jett Perry and Savanah Rose Perry; siblings: Rick (Carolyn) Perry of Flora, Gary (Debbie) Perry of Flora, Pam (Bill) Stephens of Flora, and Harold (Rita) Perry of Cisne; father-in-law: W. Paul Rose (the late Mildred) of Flora; and two brothers-in-law: Paul (JoAnn) Rose of Flora and Ken (Pam) Rose of Osteen, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service for Jim Perry will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery with U.S. military and Illinois State Police honors presented. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to Community Southern Baptist Church of Clay City and will be received at the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Sorry for your loss Keeping you & your family in my prayers
Jennifer our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Jennifer and family my heart breaks for you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you have to say goodbye. You have been a wonderful care giver to Jim. God bless you all.
Love and prayers are with you.
Jennifer, I was so shocked when I heard about your loss! My heart breaks for you, I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs to you my friend.
We are so sorry for your loss. It is actually a loss for all of us. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and pray God give you strength and comfort in the weeks to come. We Love you.
Jennifer So very sorry for your loss ,JIm is a peace and God bless you and yours..
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord give you comfort and your memories sustain you.
Jennifer and Justin, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one but God will see you through this and give you the strength you need. Love to all of you.
We are sorry for your loss. Jim was a very nice man, and he was a great state trooper. He will be missed. RIP, Jim.
JENNIFER AND FAMILY,SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIM.I KNOW HE WAS A WONDERFUL HUSBAND,FATHER,AND GRANDPA!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!MAY YOU ALL HAVE COMFORT IN YOUR MEMORIES!!
My heart just broke. I spent many hours with Jim at Elk functions. We always had a good time together and many long conversations. Prayers to Jennifer and Justin. He will always be a great man in my book.
Sorry for your loss of a great man. God bless!
My thoughts & prayers are with you Jennifer & your family.
Jennifer & Justin, I am so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I pray you both are doing okay. You & Jim's family are in my heart, thoughts & prayer for much comfort at such a difficult time. I can't help but think back to Jim's leather jacket "Fonzie" look & demeanor in high school :), Jen first dating him & going with her to pick him up at the airport when he returned from Viet Nam. So many memories that seem like only yesterday. I love you, Jen. Please know all the comfort I can send over the miles is with you both. God bless.
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
I am so sorry for the pain you are going through, Jennifer. May memories of happier times get you and Justin through the next weeks and months. Prayers for you, Justin and Jim ' s family.
Words can not express how sorry I am to hear about Jim. Jennifer, my heart goes out to you and the rest of the family.
Jennifer, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer and Justin. Was shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Have good memories of you guys. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our Condolences.
Jennifer I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He was a very special man ans a true hero. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's death. My condolences to you and your family.
To the Perry and Rose families our deepest prayer and thoughts, go out for you . may your loss be filled not only with sorrow , but with remembering the great times together in a joyful celebration of his life. God be with in these days .
May God give you strength and comfort your family. May his Son's healing hand and eternal love keep you during this time, and may His Holy Spirit give you peace. I love you all and have been praying for you. With Love......Angella
Jennifer and Justin, We are so very sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful friend, husband, and father. We will continue to pray for strength and comfort during this difficult time. May God continue to strengthen and uplift you. Hugs.
Sympathy is extended to the family. Sorry for your loss.
The class of 69 sends their deepest thoughts and prayers for your family
We are very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family, Jennifer, and with Jim's siblings and their families as well. May God comfort and strengthen you all during this difficult time and the days to come.
Jim was a good person to work with and to call a friend. Jim was a great representative of the Illinois State Police. Prayers and Gods loving arms always around Jim and his family forever.
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Perry family. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Justin and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you comfort and peace at this time and always.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. God Bless and Comfort you Jennifer, Justin family and the Perry Family. God Peace at this time.
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. He was an honorable and accomplished man, and we thank God in prayer for his service to our country.
Sorry to hear that Jim has passed on. He served his Country and the Sate of Illinois with honor and compassion. I am proud to have served with him.
Very sorry for your loss.
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Jim and I graduated from from the ISP Academy and served together in D-7. God Bless and he and your family are in my prayers.
Sorry for your lost Jennifer. Remember the good times we had when we went bowling up at Effingham.
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