Phillip Marvin Perry

Phil was born in Kenton County, Kentucky on March 4, 1942, the only child of Benjamin and Louise (Stanfield) Perry. He graduated from Simon Kenton High School in Independence, Kentucky and Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. Phil was preceded in death by his first wife, of eleven years, Mary Joanne Houston.

On July 31,1982 he married Gladys (Petre) Perry at First Presbyterian Church where they met while both were serving on the Deacon Board.

He had a lifelong passion for music! He played saxophones, flute, clarinet, Native American flutes and was trying to learn to play the guitar. Over many years, he taught and shared his passion of the saxophone, flute and clarinet with many students.

Phil spent the last sixteen years of his Air Force Military career in the United States Air Force Academy Band playing in the Marching Band, Concert Band, Moods in Blue and the Falconaires.

He had many interests. These included photography, RV ing, traveling, reading, running, biking, riding his trike, history, studying scripture and always searching a variety of topics on You Tube. He played with a group of friends in the Swing Connection, Bob Dunn’s saxophone quartet and the Air Force Alumni Band. Phil played saxophone, when called, with the Colorado Springs Symphony.

At First Presbyterian Church, he served as an Elder, Deacon, sang in Big Blue, played in the worship services, and was a member of both Christian Heirs and Becomers Sunday School classes.

Phil received his strength from the Lord and overcame many illnesses before the Lord took him home.

Phil is survived by his wife, of more than 42 years, Gladys, his sister in law–Luella Ikard, two nieces–Elizabeth Magalong, (Ron), and Ronald, Faith, Robert, Ryan Magalong, and Sarah Ikard Martin, (Chris) and James. He is survived by many cousins in Kentucky.

The family would like to thank all the wonderful and special doctors that have taken incredible care of him over the years. Also, we would like to thank the fabulous staff at Memorial Central and Memorial North hospitals.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following:

First Presbyterian Church– Caring Ministries

First Presbyterian Church–Music department

219 E. Bijou St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903