Ken Perry Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Perry, 76, of Keota passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Sparks Regional Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1938 in Roswell, New Mexico to W.L. Perry and Floy (Hewatt) Perry. He received his education in Texas and in Keota. Ken married Shirley Moore , August 24, 1957 in Stigler. Through the years they made their home in Fort Smith, Arkansas for a time, then went to Wichita Falls, Texas, from there to Tulsa and then settled in Keota. Ken did trim work for sixty years, and was self-employed for forty five years. Ken loved spending time with his family. He loved his grandkids and also loved to hunt and fish, which he also did with his family. Ken was always finding something to do. He was a hardworking man, always did it with excellence and taught his boys how to perfect every job. Even after retirement Ken always found something to do. He would go on a walk, work around the house, or just piddle, he never stopped going. He was very loved and appreciated by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Perry of the home; three sons, David Perry of Keota, Curtis Perry of Panama, Darryl Perry and wife Hutch of Keota; seven grandchildren, Carmia Roberts, Danielle Portman, Allison Perry, Shaylee Perry, Haylee Perry, Raney Perry, Hanna Perry; three great-grandchildren, Logan Roberts, Landyn Perry, Olivia Portman; four sisters, Beulah Gaugh of Van Burean, Arkansas, Carolynn Geandell of Van Burean, Arkansas, Vera Bell, of Woodward and Lois Smith of Woodward. He is preceded in death by his parents, W.L. and Floy Perry, his brother, Frank Perry. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 4, 2014 at R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Reverend Heath Cole and Eulogist: Reverend Henry Kates officiating. Pallbearers include Henry Ross, Kelly McCormick, Donnie Forrester, Bradley Ross, Mark Blaylock, Cecil Bratton. Honorary Pallbearers include Geoff Portman, Markus Wiedemann, Robert Reed, Mitch Gossett, Ronnie Gossett, Bob Stewart, and Jimmie Gallaway. Burial will immediately follow at Garland Cemetery under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Ken Perry

May 9, 1938 - July 31, 2014