Bobby Joe Perry

Bobby Joe Perry, 60, of Van Buren, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015. He was born June 20, 1955 in Champaign, IL to the late Emmett and Bonnie Speaks Perry. He was a dealer at Choctaw Casino, loved the outdoors, and his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Eddie and Butch Perry.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Perry of the home; three daughters, Penny Schevey and husband Albert of Barboursville, VA; Crystal Perry of Alma, and Shannon Maiden of Conway; a stepdaughter, Julie Price of Oklahoma City; a stepson, Joshua Price of Yukon, OK; three brothers, Jimmy “Jabo” Perry of Little Rock, Tom Perry of Alma, and Johnny Ray Perry of Bryant; and seven grandchildren, Elijah Spradlin, Carson Perry, Acacia Schevey, Carly Kirkwood, Carter Joe Perry, Whitney Price, Cade Bush, and Ryder Watts.

Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, July 24, 2015 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Peachtree Hospice, 2910 Jenny Lind Road, Building 4, Fort Smith, AR 72901.