Charles Perry Obituary
Dean Charles A. Perry of Charlottesville, Virginia, died on Sunday, October 24, 2010, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Dean Perry was the Associate Rector of Saint Paul's Memorial Episcopal Church in Charlottesville from 1964 until 1968 and returned to Charlottesville with his wife, Joy, for their retirement in 1995.
After starting a career in public service with the Atomic Energy Commission, he attended Virginia Theological Seminary graduating in 1962. His service as an Episcopal priest included Grace Episcopal Church in Goochland, Virginia, Trinity Episcopal Church in Bloomington, Indiana, in addition to Saint Paul's.
In 1970, he became the Executive Officer of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In 1976, he was named the Provost of the Washington National Cathedral leading the worship life of that church and fostering international peace and communication. Dean Perry lead the mission of the Cathedral as a House of Prayer For All People. He also officiated over completion of construction and the final dedication in 1990. His last position was as Dean of the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley California.
In retirement, Dean Perry was active in St. Paul's Memorial Church and Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. He was an active and popular presenter at OLLIE.
Dean Perry is the author of The Resurrection Promise and held Doctor of Divinity degrees from Virginia Theological Seminary and Church Divinity School of the Pacific.
Dean Perry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joy Perry; sister, Jennie Belle Barr of Boca Raton, Florida, Dana Leslie and Russell Smith, daughter and son-in-law of Fairfax, Virginia; Russell Keith Perry and Jeanette Rosenburg, son and daughter-in-law of Charlottesville, Virginia; grandchildren, Traber and Leslie Smith, and Daniel, Hannah and Julia Perry.
Funeral services will take place at St. Paul's Memorial Episcopal Church 3 p.m. Sunday, October 31, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Paul's Memorial Episcopal Church, Washington National Cathedral, or Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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October 31, 2010
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October 29, 2010
Dear Russ, Jeannette, and Perry family,
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a wonderful person and a great supporter of progressive causes. We hope you will draw strength during this difficult time from your family and your memories. Our best to you. David Toscano, Nancy Tramontin, and Matthew
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