Anderson, Indiana
1928 - 2007
Jacob William Perry, 78, Anderson, passed away September 2, 2007, at St. John’s Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born November 4, 1928, in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident.
Jacob was the former owner of Perry’s Garage and then drove for Stoops Trucking for 20 years before retiring in 1989 after driving a school bus for the Anderson Community Schools for 17 years.
He was a 50 year Horseman and member of the Anderson Equestrian Club, National Rifle Association and V.F.W. Post 266. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during WWII.
Jacob was a loving man that many children loved and will be missed by all that knew him.
Survivors include his seven children, Bill Perry, Bob Perry, Kay (husband, Roy) Irle, Patty Perry, Nancy (companion, Andy Brough) Perry, Joyce (companion, John Hollen) Perry, and Renee’ (husband, Rick) Brewer, all of Anderson; grandchildren, Rodney, Mike (wife, Jenny), Brian and B.J. Perry, Lisa, Robert and Jill Perry, Tina and Tammy Dray, Roy Irle, Linsey, Gary, Debbie and Jason Perry, Matthew Jones, Lydia and Andrea Brough, Joell Hollen, Shalee, Ricky, Harley, Cheyann, Dayton and Travis Brewer; great-grandchildren, Holly Perry, Skyler Gosser, Carlie and Harley Perry, Angelina Ferguson, Kilynne Brook, Desman and Bronson Berryman, Kenzie, Kade and Kadee Landaker, Carley and Harley Perry, Matt Cure, and Matthew Jones; a great great-grandson, Landon Maupin; brother, Lee Perry; a sister, Thelma Hatter; dearly loved nieces, nephews, and cousins and dear friends, June Perry, Linda Lewark, Linda Gustin and Judy Phipps; and step-children, Sandy Oster, Mike Decker, Jerry Decker, Kim Hopper, Paul Decker, Tammy Phillips and James Harrington.
Jacob was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Juanita Perry; two sons, John Jacob Perry and Gary E. Perry; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Perry; and a daughter-in-law, Shirlee Perry.
A special thank you to Dr. John Woodall and staff for all the care given to Jake.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, 515 E. 53rd St., Anderson, officiated by the Bishop R.B. Bingham. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Online condolences: www.brownbutzdiedring.com
Kay,Bobby,Billy,& all the Family,
So sorry about Jake, but at least now he is at peace. Sorry I couldn't be there but know that all of you are in my thoughts. Leaoni said the picture boards were great!
If any of you need anything don't hesitate to call me, you know where I am.
Love & Light to All
Terri & In Loving Memory, Gary
Terri Perry
September 07, 2007
To all the family,
Our thoughts go with you at this time of your lives, may God bless you and take some of your pain away.Jake was a very special man and blessed all who were around him.
with all our love
Debra Hood,and family
Debra Hood
September 06, 2007 | Anderson, IN
BiLL,BJ AND FAMILY
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.JAKE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR US WHEN WE SAID HI TO HIM..WE'RE GLAD WE GOT TO KNOW HIM..
JAYNE AND FAMILY
JAYNE FAUSS
September 06, 2007 | ANDERSON, IN
Nancy Perry and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Love,
Adam & Peyton
Adam Buck
September 05, 2007 | Carmel, IN
Billy, Bobby & Kay,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Nikki (Mahoney) Arias
September 04, 2007 | Brownsville, TX
i will miss you grandpaw dearly and i love you and you will always be in my heart
debbie perry
September 04, 2007 | Anderson, IN
Nancy,
I Love You. I know how hard it is to loose a Father. If you need anything...Please get ahold of me. I think of you often and I miss you. You are in my prayers.
Love,
Jamie
Jamie Gray
September 03, 2007 | Anderson, IN
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home
September 03, 2007 | Anderson, IN
