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Thomas Perry Obituary

Thomas R. Perry CHESAPEAKE - Thomas Randle Perry, 85, of Charlton Drive, died Oct. 7, 2010 in his home. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Rahm Perry, and a son, Bob M. Perry. Mr. Perry retired from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years service and later retired from the Naval Electronics Systems Center. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Hunter Perry; one daughter, Sharon Griffin of South Carolina; two sons, Thomas C. Perry and Jack R. Perry, both of Portsmouth; one stepson, Michael Crittenden of Kentucky; four grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Churchland Masonic Lodge No. 276. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 10, 2010.

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Walter Griggs

October 4, 2021

My memories of Tom will always be with me. He was a great person , proud, confident and always glad to take on any tasks. I am proud to know we were very close at work.

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Patricia(Pati) Williams

October 12, 2010

As the eldest of the six grandchildren my grandfather was a major influence in my life then and now.From all the road trips in the summers in that 1972 Chrysler wagon that he keep for 20yrs. The love of history,genealogy and photography.On our last road trip I was in my early 20's and we went on a family quest to photograph family headstones. You should of seen the two of us stopming through fields and woods all over Memphis and W.Ark. There were no obtacles to keep us from remembering past loved ones.It's time to fly free now WAR-EAGLE Your wings have been unbound.Rejoice as you take flight into the heavens. You and I have no more obstacles.Always in my heart and thought when I take my road trips.

October 11, 2010

Mildred and I are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I shared many fine years of our lives with Tom at Navelex. Our hearts break as we know yours does too. We don't understand these things but we know God is God and His power, love and mercy sustains us. He will comfort you when you need comforting and He will carry you when you need carrying in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. God bless you.
Mildred and Walter Griggs

Jennifer Kitcey

October 11, 2010

Thank You Grandaddy for everything you taught me in life. I will miss you much. Jeni

Sharon Griffin

October 10, 2010

I never had enough time to talk or spend time with him. I'll miss him greatly! He will be with my Mother for her Birthday!! Sheri

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