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Johnny Perry Obituary

Johnny Dale Perry, known as Dale, 70, of 148 Meadow Oak Drive, Statesville, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born Dec.1, 1940, in Watauta County, and was a son of the late Wiley B. and Alpha Laura Farthing Perry. He was a graduate of Hillsborough High School and Alamance Community College and took agricultural courses at Catawba Community College and N.C. State University. Dale began his career working on the family farm and then was a manager at FCX, then worked for W R Grace & Co., Star Milling and finally for Cardinal Chemicals Inc. of Greensboro. On Dec. 19, 1959, he married the former Rebecca Royster who survives. Also surviving are two sons, David Bryan Perry and his wife, Kimberly of Statesville and Bruce Wayne Perry and his wife, Stacey of Lewisville. Additional survivors include two brothers, Joe Perry and Boyce Perry both of Mebane; a sister, Kay Marin of Chapel Hill and Florida; 5 grandchildren; and 4 step grandchildren. Services celebrating Dale's life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church with the Revs. Allen Roberts, Tom Corbell and Ray Kiser officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Condolences may be sent on line to the family to www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be given to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County 2347 Simonton Road Statesville, NC 28625 or to Beulah Baptist Church 1851 Old Mountain Road Statesville, NC 28677. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Published by Statesville Record & Landmark on Jan. 7, 2011.
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I have not been in touch with the family in a while and I am not sure why but I remembered Dale's birthday and decided to look him up. I am so sad for your loss. He was an amazing man who always made me laugh even when we disagreed. I loved Dale and I know he is in a better place. I am so sorry for your loss.

Manal Marchoud

December 13, 2011

Dear Becky, Bruce & David,
As I write this it is snowing hard at my home and the roads are covered. Regretfully, I may not make the trip down I-77 today for Dale's memorial service. You all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers just as you have since Dale was first hospitalized. I knew Dale for almost 29 years and he was always helpful to me when I first started working for W. R. Grace. We rode to Wilmington together several times for company meetings and I always enjoyed hearing his storied experiences in the fertilizer industry. May God richly bless and comfort you in the days and years ahead. Sincerely, Ernie Miller

January 8, 2011

Dear Aunt Becky, David and Bruce:
We are praying for all of you during this difficult time. I am so thankful for the visits I had with Uncle Dale over Thanksgiving. Lyle and I enjoyed our time with him so much we didn't want to leave. His love for the Lord was so evident!!! I wish we could be there to share in the celebration of his life. Please know that we love you all and are praying for you to be comforted by our God.

With much love,

Carol and Lyle Pakala

Carol Pakala

January 7, 2011

Becky, So sorry to hear about Dale's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God give you comfort and peace, knowing you will someday be reunited in Heaven. May God Bless You all.

Vickie Bennett

January 7, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home

January 7, 2011

Dear Family Members,
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's love carrying you through this most difficult time.

Johnson's Milling & Feed, Inc.

January 6, 2011

Rebecca, I am so sorry to learn of Dale's death. I used to call on him during my Ciba & Novartis days 10+ years ago when he worked for Cardinal in Greensboro. Dale was always positive and I will always remember his many funny stories in the fertilizer & ag chem industry. He will be missed by many. My condolances to you & your family members and I pray God's peace, love & comfort to you too.
Blessings,
Roy Gorena
Clayton, NC

January 5, 2011

Rebecca,

I'm not sure you remember me but my wife (Kathryn) and I took you and Dale to a Panthers football game one Sunday afternoon about 8 years ago. I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dale as a sales representative for Syngenta. Dale was always one of my favorite customers to call on. He was always so positive, geninune and honest whenever I met with him. I always used to bring him and his staff lunch when I stopped for a visit because as you know, Dale was so full of energy and talkitive that the only way I could slow him down for me to give him my sales pitch was to get a sandwhich in his mouth. Somehow I think he understood this. Anyway, I know he is there with our God and I look forward to the time when I can see him again.

May God bless you and your family,

Kevin Gesse

January 3, 2011

David, Becky, and Perry family;we are so sorry for your loss. David, Terry and I are thinking of you. Becky, all of us at the bank will miss seeing you two at the drive-up together.Wishing you peace and comfort.
Sandy and Terry Galliher

Sandy Galliher

January 3, 2011

Becky,
We were sadden by the news of Dales passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Ervin and Shirley Lewis

Lewis Ervin

January 3, 2011

Becky,
I just want you and your family to know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you have been these past few months. Dale has been such a special person to me during my years with Cardinal. He always had such a positive attitude and I don't know anyone who loved the agriculture business and his customers anymore than Dale. I have so many memories of our conversations and I learned a lot from him. May God bless and comfort you.

Kim Foster - Cardinal Chemicals, Inc. - Wilson, NC

January 3, 2011

What a precious, precious person! Loved his smile and wonderful personality. John and I are thinking about you, Becky in this trying time. May God bless you and keep you strong, Julie Lewis Shoaf

Julie Shoaf

January 3, 2011

Becky you are in our though and prayers we will miss Dale he has been a great mentor to me in our years of working together.

Love
Dan and Kim Sexton

Dan Sexton

January 2, 2011

My sincerest condolences to the Perry family during this time. Even though I didn't personally call on Dale, I did see him at various meetings and at Cardinal events. I always had a great respect for him based on what I knew about him. May the God of Heaven richly bless you and keep you during the coming days and time ahead.

Wayne Vickers--DuPont

Wayne Vickers

January 2, 2011

Becky,

I would like to offer my condolences to you and your family. I have called on Dale for 14 years and he was a wonderful example of everything good in our business. My family and I will pray for your family. It is my hope that the Lord will give you peace and strength during this time of your life.

Scott Goodwin
Sales Representative
Dow AgroSciences

Scott Goodwin

January 2, 2011

Becky,

Sara and I have been praying for you guys and thinking of you often. I was so sad to hear of Dale's home going. We will be praying for God's peace and comfort on you during this time in your life. Lord willing, I will always have great memories of Dale and our times together riding in the truck talking while we were selling seed. I will remember some of the good trips we had together with NK also. We will see you next week, and please know that we are still praying for you and your family.

Craig & Sara Lambert

January 2, 2011

I was so sorry to hear about Dale. He was such a sweet person. My prayers are with your family. God bless you.

Deborah Horne Kuypers

January 2, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear about Dale. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Peggy Campbell

Peggy Campbell

January 2, 2011

We are so very sorry to hear of Dale's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thinking of you and your family, Rose & Walt Ross

Rose & Walt Ross

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Cousin Becky, David and Bruce and all of the family,
I am deeply saddened by Dale's passing. I have such happy memories of him. I didn't see him, or any of you, as often as I would like, but when we were together I always felt really comfortable- at home. He was pleasant and a lot of fun- easy to be around. He was always wonderful to me- always interested in what I was doing. I will miss him.
I have been praying for all of you since I heard of the seriousness of his illness. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love always, Cousin Kay

Kay Greene

January 1, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Cardinal Chemicals inc. Greensboro, NC

Ronnie / Susie Gallimore

January 1, 2011

Becky, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God will get you through this very difficult time.

Jill Brady Wingler

January 1, 2011

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