Perry, Richard Dean Born on March 3, 1935 in Fairfield, Iowa and passed away on May 3, 2013 in Rowlett, Texas. Richard was an optometrist in the Garland, Mesquite, Richardson and Dallas area for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, Richard served for 5 years with the medical core as a Staff Sergeant. Richard loved to spend his day puttering in his garden and he was known for his homegrown tomatoes. When he wasn't outside, he could be seen with one of his beloved Chihuahuas curled up in his lap. Richard is survived by his daughter, Renee Perry; son, Randall Perry; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Michael McGough; daughter, Lesley Perry; grandson, Travis Buch; granddaughter, McKenna McGough; brother and sister-in-law, William and Lillie Perry; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Levone Perry, and his beloved dogs and cats. He is preceded in death by his wife, Michal Ann Flanagan Perry and parents, Earl and Marie Lillian "Dolly" Perry. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM in Restland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SPCA of Texas, or Texas Pawprints, 5843 Goliad, Dallas, 75206.
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So sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to your family.
Ron McGough
May 9, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. I saw Cousin Dick and Miki about 3 years ago when they came to Iowa for a visit. My Mom Phyllis Perry Swink also sends her sympathy, she thought a lot of her nephew Dick. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers...
Ann Noel
May 6, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this! Dick was my first cousin. My late mother, Donna, was a sister to Dick's father, Earl. I visited him and his family many years ago and was amazed at how much he resembled my mother. I'm so sad that we didn't continue our relationship. Please accept my condolences from one of the Perry members.....Nancy Willey Courtney, Burlington, IA
May 6, 2013
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Thoughts & prayers to all.
Linn Johnson
May 6, 2013
Leslie,My thoughts and prayers are with you during your significant loss!
Sally Edgar Ragle
May 5, 2013
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