Melvin Raynard Perry, age 60, of Granite Falls, North Carolina passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Brockford Inn. Mr. Perry was born March 31, 1963 in Caldwell County to the late Eddie Wayne and Nancy Culler Perry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Perry as well as numerous other family members.
Melvin made daily trips around the town of Hudson to visit all the public servants, business owners, and he loved to hang out at the recreation department. He knew most of the families who came to the recreation department regularly. He loved going to the swimming pool in Hudson as well.
He was a people person and loved everyone. He enjoyed going to church at Whitnel First Baptist and Central Baptist Church. Melvin love listening to gospel music, especially Tony Greene of the Singing Greenes.
Melvin is survived by his brother, Douglas Wayne Perry, a sister, Cheryl Perry, aunts, Della Maye Brown, Doris Hampton, Sally Gillis, Gail Perry, a nephew, Malcolm Perry, a niece, Nikki Norman, a great nephew, Gabriel Perry, special friends, Sue Spears and Charles Swink.
Services for Mr. Perry will be held privately.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com for the Perry family.
Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the Perry family.
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