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William H. "Bill" Perry

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William H. Perry VIRGINIA BEACH - William H. "Bill" Perry, 82, passed away peacefully July 6, 2009, surrounded by his wife and family. Bill was born in Louisburg, N.C., Sept. 27, 1926, and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nelda D. Perry; two sons, William J. and Timothy D.; a daughter, Brenda D. Walker; as well as 22 grand and great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with services starting at 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, at Bethel Baptist Church, 974 Burnt Mill Road, Hertford, N.C. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge. There will be a reception at the Bethel Ruritan Club directly following.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 8, 2009.

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Terry (MG Brown) & Dicky Umphlett

July 13, 2009

We were deeply saddened to get this news. Know that we are thinking about you and your family in your time of sorrow.

marlene poggoli

July 11, 2009

Dear Nelda, deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time.

tom/shirley fortney

July 9, 2009

dear Nelda, our prayers are lifted for you at this time of such sorrow. may your time of saddness be short and your memories last for ever.

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