John passed away Wednesday after a long illness. He was born to Andy Claud Perry and Sarah Adeline (Lawrence) Perry in Timbo, Arkansas. They moved to OKC at an early age. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Nora DeLozier, Iona Wells, Wanda Gregory, and brothers, Bob Perry and Billy Ray Perry, daughter, Debra Ann Gibson, and step-daughter Tracey Richardson. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Ann; sons, Eugene Perry; Johnny Perry; and Michael Perry; stepson, Kevin Richardson; and many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He served in the Navy for 4 years during the Korea conflict. He retired from Tinker AFB. He worked at Twin Hills Golf Course before joining the Navy. He also owned Tropic Hut Neighborhood Bar. He loved to travel, going to casinos and watching golf and Westerns on TV. Services will be Wednesday, February 7th at 2p.m. at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, 8805 NE 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73141 with burial to follow at Arlington Memory gardens.
