Louie Clayton Perdue

Louie Clayton Perdue, 89, of Melbourne, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, 19 March 2015, in the early morning hours. He was born on 15 August 1925 in Ojus, Florida to the late George H. and Mary Sankey Perdue. He was retired from the Air Force after 20 years, where a couple of the positions he held were an aircraft mechanic and Command Post staff. His final duty assignment with the Air Force was with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. After retiring from the service, he worked for a while as a tour bus driver for the Kennedy Space Center. He then went to work for A-1 Kingsize Sandwich Company, retiring after 17 years. His love of golfing and fishing led to a lot of “tall” tales about shrimping and fishing. Man could he put away the shrimp. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers- Howard and Cecil and his sisters - Jewel, Lois, and Gladys. He is survived by his wife - Mary Louise, son – James ”Jim” Clayton (Rita), daughter – Yvonne “Bonnie” Marie (Edward J Budy, Jr), grandchildren – Lance Perdue, Leonard Perdue, Christopher Budy (Akiko Budy), Tiffany Budy Vasquez (Luke Vasquez), great-grandchildren – Bonnie Perdue, Gabrielle Vasquez, Isabelle Vasquez, and Shyoji Budy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Gotha, Florida. The viewing and service will be on 28 Mar 2015 from 12:00-2:00 (viewing) with the service immediately following at 2:00. In lieu of flowers the family invites you to please consider making a donation to the Wounded Warriors or the DAV in his name. Condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com.