Don Louie Perry Sr.

He was a native of Crowley and moved to Vinton in 1965 where he was employed by Livingston Ship Building Co. Don was a member of Welsh Memorial United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Boilermakers Union 587 and later he became a member of Pipefitters Local 106. He enjoyed fishing, horseback riding, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Gloria Cavys Perry of Vinton; his children, Albert (Cheryl) Perry of Morristown, PA, Myra Perry of Vinton, Dona (Howard) Cormier of Vinton, Don L. (Becky) Perry, Jr. of Starks; eleven grandchildren, Blake, Meredith, Jordan, Sadie, Colleen, Brandi, Derek, Alice, Chad, Chance, and Amanda; nineteen great-grand children and two great-great grandchildren; four sisters, Linda, Elaine, Harriet, Muriel; and a host of extended family members and friends.

Don is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Kenneth, Preston, John Henry, Lorraine, and George.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11 a.m. in Welsh Memorial United Methodist Church in Vinton. Pastor Rick Watson will officiate. A gathering of friends and family will begin at 10 am before the service. Cremation was entrusted to Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonvinton.com for the Perry family.