JOHN C. “JUNIOR” PERRY, JR.

 John C. “Junior” Perry, Jr., age 75, of Palatka, passed away, Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Putnam Community Medical Center following an extended illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Palatka and had worked 45 years with Georgia Pacific.  He was a member of the Putnam County Hunting Association and Glory Hill Hunting Camp in the Ocala Forest, which he loved dearly.  He had competed and won trophies for his ability to race cars.  He was an avid Florida Gator Football fan and also enjoyed watching boxing and Nascar.  He loved animals especially his dogs and cats and after retiring spent time caring for them. 

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret Perry, 3 sons, John Clifford “Cliff” Perry, III of Palatka, Ronald David “Big D Davey” of Palatka, Martin Timothy “Timbo” Perry and wife, Wanda of Hollister, 3 brothers, Jack Perry and wife, Pat, Joe Perry and wife, Linda, Johnny Perry and wife, Regina, 2 sisters, Joan Spencer and husband, Manual, Mary Jane Counts, grandchildren, Naomi Perry, Travis “Bubba” Driggers, step-grandson, Clint Hersey, 2 great-grandchildren, Malachi Curley and Theron McVan.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home with Brother Wes Taylor and Chaplain Dennis Childers officiating.  Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. 

The family would like to send a very special thank you to Hospice of the Nature Coast, Dr. Singh and the nurses at Putnam Community Medical Center for the care and love each one gave.

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I would like to express my condolences at the passing of Mr. Perry.  I used to enjoy talking Gator football with him whenever he came into Walgreens.  He was a very fine man.  God bless your family.

Bill Perry ~ Palatka, Florida

Dear everyone.  I was so saddened to read that John "JR" had been called home by the Lord.  I know how much he will be missed by family and friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. 

Jewel  Sheppard Ebling ~ Gainesville Fl

Big D, Cliff,and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We know you all will miss your dad and husband very much. Just know that our Prayers and thoughts are with you all, If we can be of help, Please let us know. Big D you know I still Love you and if you need to talk, you can always call me. Love you all Nadavah

Nadavah and Phillip McDonald ~ Palatka,Fl.

We're very for you're loss. Sharon and I will keep the family in our prayers.

Robert Daniel ~ Orange Park, Fla

Dear Cliff and Family, We are truly sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Cliff, if there is anything I can do don't hesitate to ask. Joe worked with Junior and remembers him fondly. Again our condolences.

Love, your friend and neighbor Tricia

Tricia & Joe Parrish ~ Palatka, FL

Dear Mrs. Perry & family,
     I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that Jr. will be missed by you all very much. If there is ever anything that I can do for you please let me know. My number is 538-6932. At least he is in a better place & is no longer suffering. You will forever be in my thoughts & prayers.
With love, Alicia

Alicia Perry ~ Satsuma, Fl.

We have been keeping up with Junior through Pat and Jack. Junior has been in our thoughts and prayers for a while now and all of the family will contiue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Junior will be sorely missed by many. God Bless.

Janey Tipton and Tim Flynn ~ Las Vegas, Nevada

Junior will be missed by everyone. He was always a pleasure to work with. God Bless each of you family members and I pray the Lord will comfort you as only he can do. God Bless you, Jan

Jan Hersey Vermeulen ~ Palatka, Florida

Please know we are thinking of you at this time and lifting you up in prayer for our Lord's touch and His perfect peace. There is such a tie that bind us with the Sunnihites/Calvary Baptist friends of our childhood. My daddy enjoyed being Junior's RA leader and taking them on the campouts to the beach and to his hunting camp in the Ocala National Forest. May all those precious memories fill the empty places until we meet him again in heaven.
The Jordan Family (Jackie, Joan, and Jan)

Jackie Jordan Kline ~ Fort McCoy, Florida

God choose Mr.Perry as one of his angels simply because of his caring heart.  I thank him for being one of my most memorable members of First Coast Credit Union.  There were many days he was the last member that I assisted and he always ended my day with a caring thought and a big smile about the GATORS.

Amanda B. Richards-Thomas ~ Palatka,FL.

Am so sorry to hear of Jr passing. Please know my prayers & thoughts are with each of you.

Brenda  Varn ~ Crescent City FL