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May 6th, 1942 - Jan 13th, 2016Memorial Service: 5 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 3-5 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Presentation of Military Honors: At the beginning of the Memorial Service
Creed Leon Perry, age 73, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at his home in Flora, surrounded by family, loved ones and friends. Creed was born May 6, 1942, in Fairfield, to Creed Garrison and Agnes Ovalee (McCracken) Perry.
He married Judith Kay Daughenbaugh on September 11, 1962, in Cisne. Creed is survived by his wife: Kay of Flora; children: Tamara Jean (Warren) Monical of Flora, Eddie Lee Perry of Flora, Trina Lynn Greenwood of Benton, and Danny Leon (Shara) Perry of Evansville; three sisters: Audra Kunce of Fairfield, Darlene Leathers (the late Bill) of Flora, and Sandra Blohm (the late John) of Olney; a brother-in-law: John Platte (the late Mary Lou) of Michigan; along with 15 grandchildren and a great-grandson on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter: Ashley Dawn Perry Ames; and 5 siblings: Leota Perry, Richard E. (Blanche) Perry, Mary Lou Platte, Ruth Ann (Dale) Bowen, and Ollie Magdeline (Wayne) Krutsinger.
Creed was a loving husband, father, brother and friend to many. Creed proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam Era and conducted operations off the coast of Cuba during the Missile Blockade. He worked in the "Oilfields" for years and was known as "Unc" (short for Uncle) by many. He learned to play golf after he went to work for Southwire in 1984 and retired from there in 2010. He loved to hunt and fish and spending time with his family. He was a very caring man, but what he will be remembered as the most is a mentor to many and a "Teacher of Men." He will be truly missed by all.
A memorial service for Creed Perry will be held 5 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with visitation from 3 p.m. until the hour of service on Monday. Military honors will be presented at the beginning of the memorial service. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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We are so sorry for your loss...we thought the world of Leon and he will be greatly missed. Love you all.
PRAYERS AND COMFORT OF YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF LOSS!!!! SOO MANY SWEET MEMORIES OF LEON AND HIS BELOVED FAMILY!!SO MUCH A PART OF OUR FAMILY!!GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CHERISHED FRIENDSHIP!!!!
Uncle Leon will be greatly missed
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Perry family at this time of your loss.Leon was not only a good man,but also a true friend.
Deepest Sympathies. My uncle will be missed!
Leon was a good man and will be missed. Prayers for the family. Love you all.
You guys are in my heart and prayers in this tough time. I know you all will be strong for one another.
to all the Perry family, I am very sorry for your loss. I haven't seen Leon for quite some time, but I have good memories of him. Leon, Dale Bowen, and a few others used to have coffee together every morning before I went to work. I always enjoyed their company and always found what they had to say, interesting. Now Leon and Dale can have their coffee together and enjoy each others company again. Leon will be missed. RIP, my friend
Eddie and I will keep you all in our prayers. Uncle Leon will be missed by many. He always found humor in every thing he did. Love to all of you.
We will miss Leon so much. He was a good man & surely missed by friends & family. Heaven is rejoicing today. Leon has come home!
Kay, thank you for taking good care of Leon. He was a great brother. I will miss him. Love you all
Thoughts and prayers to all. Leon was a Gray man. Praying GOD gives you the strength n comforts you all in this time of need. Hugs to you all.
Worked several jobs with Leon when he was building houses, he was a good man, pleasure to be around.
Danny, Kids & to all the Family, Gary and I want you to know that you have ALWAYS BEEN & WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF OUR FAMILY. We Love you and Please know that you ore in our hearts and Prayers. If you need ANYTHING, PLEASE just let us know. We love you Danny!!! Aunt Charlotte & Uncle Gary
Very Sorry for your loss. My Deepest Condolences to the family. Leon was a great man. It was a pleasure knowing him.
Sorry for your lose. Robin Noblet Jackson
I will always remember you opening your home for me, for many. Many fond memories, be in peace, you will always be missed.
We are so sad to hear of Uncle Leon's passing. He will be so greatly missed, he was loved by so many! Love you all and you are in our prayers. May God Bless and keep you all in his Loving arms, Comfort and Peace Till we all see him again in Heaven! God Bless!!
I will always remember you opening your home for me, for many. Many fond memories, be in peace, you will always be missed.
I am sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Prayers to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Sending my sincere condolence to all the family. Last time I spoke w/Leon we shared stories n laughed together at Eddie's house. He always made me in a good mood when he talked to me. He will be very missed but always rembered. I pray for peace for all the family and just was thinking that it may bring you some peace to know my dad is with his long time friend now.
DONE THE PLUMBING ON SEVERAL OF LEON'S HOMES THAT HE BUILT HE WAS A GREAT MAN TO WORK FOR AND ENJOYED HIS COMPANY
Our prayers are with the family and may God give them strength to get through this difficult time. Leon was a wonderful man, a good husband and father, grandfather and will be missed by many people. It was a privilege to have known him and his life will live on through his family, for each one has a part of him inside them. God bless the family and give them comfort and know that they will see him again.
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
Kay and Family I wish we could be there Leon was a great man husband and father even at a sad time he could make you laugh I will never forget Kay and Leon wedding day it was great I can't believe it has been that long but I still think he was taken to soon from here. We are sending our Condolence and love to you and God will help you through this.
Prayers to all the Perry family during this time. Leon was a wonderful man and will be truly missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that you will be comforted in the days ahead.
I just heard about your father's passing. I would have come to the funeral home had I known. I'm sorry!!! It's never easy to say goodbye! Bless you!
Thank you all for your sincerity at our time of loss. It is greatly appreciated. My father was the best father a child could ever ask for. He had the kindest heart, most patient mind and most of all loved my mother with all his heart. So sorry mom for your great loss. I could not imagine how you really feel on the inside. We will all miss him everyday. Prayers sent to my Mother, siblings, to all my nieces, nephews (his grandchildren) , to my fathers sisters, and all others who knew him and loved him as well.
So sorry to hear of your lost I just found out today that Leon died, May he rest in peace. He was the best, sorry again.
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