JD Perry's Obituary
JD Perry passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 86 in his longtime home of Stanly County, N.C.
Born on April 22, 1939, in Valliant, Okla., to Willie Cranford Perry and Laura Lee (Harrington) Perry, JD was preceded in death by both his parents and seven of his siblings, Qunnie Perry Russell, Nana Lou Perry, David Perry, Betty Perry Reich, Bertha Perry Gain, Larry Joe Perry and John Clifton Perry. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Vann Lowder Perry, and a number of other family members including five siblings, Willie Edward Perry, Dorothy Perry Meek, Leatha Perry, Harold Perry and Doris Perry Thompson.
During his life, JD served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was also a longtime member of the West Albemarle Baptist Church, having served in numerous positions with the church during his more than 50 years there.
A private burial is scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2025, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. open to all at the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Pastor Adam Hatley and Pastor Brent Pope. Visitation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the West Albemarle Baptist Church in JD’s name.
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