Joseph Jasper Perry

Joseph (Joe) Perry 95, of Colorado Springs, passed from this life on March 20, 2019 at home with family at his side. Joe was born in Williamston, NC on March 18, 1924 to Joseph and Ina Bell Perry. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Robert, Colon and James, a sister Mary Jackson, a daughter Jan Perry, his wife and mother of his children Emma Perry and his second wife Bernice.

Joe is survived by two sisters, Linnie Manning and Margaret (David) Eubanks along with three children Bonnie (John) McCallum, Kevin (JoLynn) Perry and Colin (Sandy) Perry. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Jenna and Jessica McCallum and James Perry.

Joe came to Colorado in 1943 and trained with the 10th Medical Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (ski troops) of the US Army at Camp Hale Colorado (near Leadville). Joe served his country in WWII in Italy and was discharged January 23, 1946. Joe remained a lifelong member of the 10th Mountain Foundation making two trips back to Italy to honor the fallen.

After the war, Joe returned to NC for a short time but he had fallen in love with the mountains and Colorado and returned to Pueblo Colorado in 1951 where he had met the love of his life, Emma Stephenson, back in 1943 while at Camp Hale. Joe and Emma were married in Pueblo March 18, 1951 and moved to Colorado Springs in 1956 to pursue a career opportunity. Joe made a career in the wholesale plumbing and heating industry and in 1968 started his own company, Rampart Supply, which survives today.

Joe was successful in business due to his gregarious personality – Joe never met a stranger (at least not after the first five minutes). He touched the lives of many with his generosity and was always there to assist someone in need. Joe had a strong moral compass in business to “do what’s right” that guides the company today. Joe was active in Rampart Supply until his death.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, June 8 at First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Bijou, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.