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Ricky Perry Obituary
ELIZABETH CITY - Ricky Alan Perry, Sr., age 68, passed away on April 17, 2025. He was born in Pasquotank County on July 26, 1956, to the late Robley Evans Perry, Sr. and Marjorie Williams Perry. He was a proud and active member of the United Methodist Church and the Camden Lions Club throughout his life.
Ricky is survived by the love of his life and wife of 42 years, Cynthia Hopkins Perry; his son, Ricky Alan Perry, Jr. (wife, Erica) of Washington, D.C.; his daughter, Marjorie Perry Jones (husband, Larry) of Elizabeth City, NC; one granddaughter, Elsie Mae Jones; and his three siblings Robley E. Perry, Jr. of Elizabeth City, NC, Donald E. (known to Ricky as "Ned") Perry (wife, Linda) of Camden, NC, and Vicki P. Smith of Sunset Beach, NC.
Many of Ricky's best memories were spent on the water fishing, with his children and friends, including his late best friends, "Happy Jim" and "Glenn with Two N's", back yard cookouts, beach trips, Redskins games, and spending time with his family.
He was the President of Perry Paint and Glass Company from 1989 until his retirement in 2018. Ricky began working in the family business in 1968 and went full-time in 1978 following his studies at Pitt Tech. He loved being a glazier, serving the community, and working alongside his father, brothers, and children.
Ricky's legacy of kindness, good humor, and love left an indelible mark on the hearts and lives of his family, friends, and community. When we gaze into the reflections of his mirror and glasswork, we will always see and feel him with us.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Twiford Memorial Chapel, with Reverend Jim Jones officiating. A visitation with the family will be held at Twiford Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The family will also greet friends and family immediately following the funeral service. Ricky's service will be live streamed on his obituary page at www.TwifordFH.com.
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Perry Family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
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Charles Parrish
April 24, 2025
Worked for 22 years for Ricky . He was a great boss and friend.
Gail Shannonhouse Buckley-Barringer
April 21, 2025
Eternal rest grant to him, oh Lord. My strongest memories of Ricky are of him in diapers. His family lived across the street from me and Ricky was the baby. I loved his mother, Marjorie and the whole family. Bobby (Robley, Jr.), Ricky's brother and I are the same age and grew up together. He's my oldest friend. Ricky was a real sweetheart. I pray God's peace for his family.
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