Gene W. Perry, 96, of Columbia passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Neighborhoods by Tiger Place. Visitation will be held Noon - 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 with a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment with full military honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Gene was born on September 3, 1923 in Winsor, Missouri the son of Frank W. Perry and Eula Belle (Poague) Perry. He was a 1941 graduate for David Hickman High School. He honorable served his country in the United States Army from 1943-1945. On April 11, 1947 he was united in marriage to Charlotte F. McCreery who preceded him in death. He was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri in in 1948. He was a partner in McCreery-Perry Bookkeeping and Tax Service until eventually becoming the sole owner. He was a original member and past president of the Missouri Accounting Society. He was a long time accountant for the Columbia Livestock Auction. He was a member of the Downtown Optimist Club and the First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed anything involving the water, swimming, skiing, diving, and boating. He was a fierce competitor on the tennis court. He dearly loved his children and grandchildren.
Gene is survived by his children: Mark Perry (Dana Crane) of Columbia; Debbie (Jeff Glover) of Columbia; his grandchildren: Grant Glover (Erin Scott); Garth Glover; Mason Glover; Justine (David) Moser; Courtney (David) Thompson; great grandchildren: Jack Glover; Averi Thompson; Braylee Thompson; and Easton Moser: and one brother: John P. Perry of Champagne, IL.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Charlotte; one sister: Ruth Hamilton- Pierce; one sister in law: Verna Perry and a very dear friend: Jane McQuitty.
Memorial donations in Gene memory may be made to: MU Speech and Hearing Clinic in care of the funeral home.
