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Obituary For Johnnie Perry
Mr. Johnnie Lee Perry was born on October 10, 1949, to the late Mrs. Jewel S. Bean and the late Mr. John Mac Perry in the small town of Shaw, located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. Johnnie Perry spent most of his childhood in Shaw, Mississippi, where he attended school and was mostly known for his outgoing personality. Many of his closest friends and family affectionately called him โPee-Weeโ.
Later he moved to Chicago Illinois, and Cleveland Ohio, where he lived with his father, John Mac Perry. Back home in Shaw, Mississippi, Johnnie was a farmer, but when he moved north to join his father and other close relatives who had relocated to cities like Detroit, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, and Cleveland, Ohio, he learned valuable trade skills. Mr. Johnnie Perry mostly made his living driving trucks and operating heavy machinery. In 1976, he moved to Memphis, Tennessee, to be with his mother and three younger sisters, Mary, LuTricia, and Bobby.
That same year, he met his beautiful young bride, Linda K. Perry, and they were married on Christmas Day, December 25, 1977. Johnnie and Linda Perry went on to have five children together, two boys and three girls. The Perry family was very close and looked to Mr. Johnnie Perry for leadership and advice. Some of Johnnie Perryโs favorite pastimes were football, fishing, and making people laugh. Mr. Johnnie will always be remembered as a laid-back guy and a great father who instilled the values of responsibility, honesty, hard work, and integrity in his family.
He leaves to cherish his legacy: his wife, Linda K. Perry; his son, Eric Decole Perry (Winter Perry); his daughters, Cassandra Perry, Kizzy Renee Perry-Grigsby (Allen Grigsby), Jennifer Denise Perry-Clark (Marquis Clark), Kisha Kay Perry, and Tia Perry; seven wonderful grandchildren, Erieuna Perry, Summer Stepeney, Eric Perry Jr., Audrina Perry, Moriah Clark, Allison Grigsby and Zoey Grigsby.
His eldest son, Johnnie Lee Perry Jr., preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends Monday June 24, 2024 from 10:00am-11:55am with a Celebration of Life to follow at 12:00noon both will be held at RS Lewis & Sons Funeral Home 2944 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38111.
Internment will be in New Park Cemetery 4536 Horn Lake Road, Memphis, TN 38109
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Johnnie Lee Perry is my father. His actual birthday is October 9, 1949. The 10th is my sister's birthday. As you all can see, my family was not a close not family. Being the youngest sister of my fathers children, it was kind of ... Well hell of difficult to be some kind to these children of my dad's. My mother name is Linda Daniel Perry. Her getting married at such the young age of 16. She did the best that she could being a mother to such selfish kids. My name is Kisha Kay Perry. And I approve this message.๐ฏโค๏ธ
The family of the late Shirley Crawford send our deepest condolences and prayers. Rest in peace,Johnny. ๐๐พ๐๐๐พ
My only grandpa, the one who spoiled me the most, gave me lifelong memories, and lessons that'll never leave me. I am thankful for the Summers at you and Grandma Jewel's for it has shaped me into the woman I am today. - Summer Samira
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