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Lester Perry Obituary
Lester Boyd Perry Sr. was born on April 26, 1933, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to the late Marie Louise Jackson and John Wesley Perry Sr., and departed this life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.
Lester was a Jefferson High School graduate. He worked for the UVA Department of Pathology for 31 years and was most proud of his mention in Acknowledgements in the Atlas Of The Human Brain In Section (Drs. Melville Roberts, Joseph Hanaway, 1970).
Lester served in the United States Army during the Korean War and later started a successful moving business, Perry & Perry Movers. He was a devoted Jehovah's Witness and served as an Elder for many years. He was a beloved father, brother and friend.
He is survived by two sons, Lester Perry Jr. and Gerald Perry; two daughters, Leslie Ann Perry and Veronica Perry; and a surviving sister, Louise Twyman Long. Lester was preceded in death by his wives, Wivolene Mitchell, Sylvia Wright, and Eula Johnson; and three brothers, John Wesley Perry Jr., Norman Perry, and Robert David Perry.
Viewing and visitation will be held Thursday, December 3, 2020, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Lyles Funeral Home, 630 South 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20134. Interment will be held at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Va. Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 11 a.m.
Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving N. Virginia. Eric S. Lyles, Director. Lic. VA/MD/DC. 800-388-1913.
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Bessie Jackson
December 10, 2020
Sending you my Heartfelt sympathy at this time. Praying for your Family.
Rebecca Bowers
December 7, 2020
Dear Perry Family,
My heart and prayers go out to each of you as you morn the loss of your dear dad, Lester. I have very fond memories of your dad from my childhood as he worked with my mom, Catherine Dudley in Pathology and always he called her "Miss Kitty". Even after they both retired, they both kept in touch with one another. Lester was such a kind, compassionate and gentle man and was a very hard worker. The picture you posted was the way that I remember him from years ago. Treasure each and every memory that you have of your dad and be assured that you will see him again.
Becky Dudley Bowers
Henry and Melinda Frierson
December 6, 2020
Lester was an important and legendary diener in the Department of Pathology, where he trained and aided dozens of young doctors over those many years. He was extremely hard working and had a can-do approach. He was probably the most good natured person we ever met. His moving service was equally efficient. He moved us personally and helped Melinda when she moved the Albemarle Co. Historical Society Library and offices to the historic McIntire building many years ago. Lester made a lasting impression on us, and we will always cherish our memories of him.
Juliet Krueger
December 5, 2020
Although I know the sadness of family and friends, as myself, knowing he was one of my brothers, you will see him again and I look forward to meeting him for the first time!
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John White
December 5, 2020
Lester Jr/ Box, I am saddened at hearing about the death of your father. I send you my condolences. Sincerely, John White
Leslie Perry. His daughter
December 5, 2020
Leslie Perry. His daughter
December 5, 2020
Leslie Perry. His daughter
December 5, 2020
Leslie Perry. His daughter
December 5, 2020
Leslie Perry. His daughter
December 5, 2020
Thank you everyone who shared a memory and comment. I have read every comment and I most appreciated them all. Dad was a lot of fun to be around, and continued to make friends to his last days.
Stacey Mills
December 4, 2020
I will always have a warm place in my heart for Lester. He was instrumental in my pathology training and in training many others as well. He was always happy, helpful and professional, the consummate gentleman. Lester moved my parents to Charlottesville many years ago and always asked how they were doing when I saw him. You will be greatly missed old friend.
Barbara (Craig) Savage
December 4, 2020
Lester.....
You will always be in my heart! You truly were a man of service to others and I feel so honored to have known you. If I was given one word to describe you it would be "FRIEND" .... Rest peacefully for you surely have earned it!!
Tammy Fortune Hanson
December 4, 2020
Gerald and Veronica, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He was a great neighbor and good man. Prayers for you and your family.
Christopher P Crum
December 4, 2020
Lester Perry leaves an indelible mark on all of us who worked with him. He had an immense energy and was exceedingly kind and considerate in his dealings with his colleagues not to mention his deep respect for the integrity of those under his care who had departed. He came to us a finished product and an example of what we should strive to be like in our own lives. He will be greatly missed.
Chris Crum
Lisa Everett Meadows
December 4, 2020
Dear family - Lester was a wonderful man! I worked with him in Pathology and he helped me move at a very stressful time in life by not only physically helping with the move but emotionally too. His humor and ability to see the positive in all situations got me through a very tough day 30 years ago. Godspeed Lester. This world will miss you, but heaven is rejoicing.
Emily Coffey
December 4, 2020
Lester was a hard working gentleman and never met a stranger!! He was a dear man and bailed many people out with his moving company!
He was loved at the University of Virginia Medical Center by everyone and especially the Pathology department. Prayers to all his family!
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