Charles Maxwell "Max" Perry

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Charles Perry Obituary

PERRY Charles Maxwell "Max" Perry, 87, of St. Rt. 757 NW Somerset, died at 11:10 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Chapel Grove Assisted Living in Heath. Max was born September 10, 1918 in Broadway, Ohio, Union County, the son of the late Elmer L. and Claudia Vinson Perry. Max was a graduate of Glenford High School and The Ohio State University, where he received Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Master of Science degrees. He also attended Ohio University and Colorado A & M University. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, serving in the Pacific where he was a Radar Operator 1st Class on the U.S.S. Dayton, taught Vocational Agriculture at Glenford High School for four years; was the Perry County Extension Agent (Ohio State University) for 28 years, and retired Associate Professor at The Ohio State University College of Agriculture. Max was a member of Thornville Masonic Lodge 521, a life member of The Ohio State University Alumni Association; a charter member of the Glenford Lions Club and the National Association of County Agriculture Agents; a member of the Perry County Board of Education for 36 years; the Mid-East Ohio Vocational School Board for 31 years; a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Glenford where he held many offices; Highland Cemetery Association Board of Directors; National Honorary Fraternity Epsilon Sigma Phi; National Association Retired Federal Employees; Glenford Alumni Association; member of the Commodore Bank Board of Directors; Ohio County Extension Agents Assoc.; an honorary member of Glenford, New Lexington, and Sheridan High School Future Farmers of America; and many other organizations. Max was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from National Association of County Agriculture Agents; Southeastern Office Regional Council Award for Community Service; Service Award for Service to the Ohio Selective Service System; and he initiated and was instrumental in organizing the Perry County Fair and the Perry County Study Committee and County Planning Commission. Living are his wife of 68 years, Lois B. Ridenour Perry; three children, Eugene R (Ann) Perry of Columbus; Gladys A. Hanson of Hudson, Ohio, and Paul E. (Marnette) Perry of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Noel Ray Perry of Columbus, Roger C. Perry of Powell, and Robert J. Perry of Worthington; one sister, Mary F. Nance of El Paso, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers Tom L., David J., C.V., and Bruce Lee Perry. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 1. 2005 at the BOPE-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME in Somerset. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Glenford with Pastor Ray Rosenthal officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, or to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Glenford, Ohio.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 31, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Perry

6 Entries

Edwin Vinson Matney

November 14, 2005

I'm saddened at the passing of Buck, my cousin, our mothers having been sisters. Although I probably saw less of Buck than some of his brothers, I have fond memories, from the time in WWII that he was a sailor and went through boot camp in the Chicago area where my parents then lived to visits to the farm near Glenford, Ohio where he and Lois lived and raised there family. A good man. Many have been enriched by Buck's life and he leaves behind an admirable legacy of people who lives have been positively touched by him. RIP, Buck.

Bruce Perry

November 13, 2005

It doesnt' seem like that long since summer meant a chance to go play horseshoes at the back of Buck's place, picnic meals with evey Perry, and a bunch of others. Nice people, good work being done, a whole generation of us made better by contact with Buck, and his family.

Harvey Perry

November 12, 2005

Uncle Buck % Aunt Lois were always great to me as a child. I loved going to the State Fair and seeing Buck. And I've still got the 50 cent piece Uncle Buck.I always enjoyed running acrossed a paper or article of his when I was in college.I will miss him.

Ivy Vinson Geiger

November 12, 2005

I did not know Max as well as other "Perry Boys", but I always enjoyed being with him and Lois at the few gatherings of cousins it was my privilege to attend.

My sympathy and love go out to his immediate family and to the remaining sons of my Aunt Claudia and Mr. Perry. (I called him Uncle Elmore)

Ivy (Ivadell)Vinson Geiger

Larry T. Perry

November 1, 2005

I,ve always known him as "Uncle Buck". I have many fond memories of him and the lesons he taught me about livestock. He showed me how to tell the difference between a Berkshire and a Hampshire hog and taught me what to look for in different breeds of hogs and cattle. I never paid enough attention to his lessons concerning sheep. I remember watching him build the house next to Mike and Edna Ridenior(?) place. He will be missed very much. Putting up hay in the "Horses Attic" , Groundhog hunting and all of these fond memories will remain with me always.

GOD bless and keep you Uncle Buck, untill we meet again.

Donna Kerns

November 1, 2005

My Dad, Tom Perry and Max were so much alike with mannerisms. They labeled everything, (even nails), in their work shops. My brother Larry and I used to spend summers with Gene and Gladys Ann and have great memories of being on the farm. Buck and Lois always welcomed us and our time spent with them will always be cherished.

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