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1930
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2009
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Robert Perry Obituary
He was born Sept. 22, 1930, in Sangamon County, the son of William O. and Sarah A. Franklin Perry. He married Eva Miner on July 15, 1951, in Waverly, and she survives.
He is also survived by five sons, Steven of Upper Montclair, N.J., Richard Keith of Waverly, Dave of Springfield, Jim of Chicago and Charles of Waverly; a daughter, Joan Wilson of Springfield; five grandchildren, Deborah and Rebecca Westfall and John, Michella and Olivia Grace Perry.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Warren; and two sisters, Lucille Mohr and Doris Fitch.
Robert served in the U.S. Army during Korea. He retired from GTE in 1990 after 42 years. He and Eva owned Pear Tree Antiques in Jacksonville for several years. He was a member of Waverly United Methodist Church.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at Waverly Methodist Church, with burial at Waverly East Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Association, Waverly East Cemetery or Waverly Rescue.
Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com. Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Waverly is in charge of arrangements.
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barbi ervin
July 15, 2009
Eva my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need anything at all
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