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Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home - CorbinAllen Dwayne Perry was born on December 14, 1966, in Jellico, TN, and passed away on Thursday November 20, 2025, at his home.
Allen was a beacon of joy and resilience. A dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, he was an avid Tennessee Volunteer fan, and a true outdoorsman, Allen lived his life with grace, humility, and an unwavering spirit that will forever be remembered and deeply missed. He was an employee of Firestone in Williamsburg, KY, and he enjoyed hunting.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Millia Moses Perry; a grandson, Alexander Earls; his parents who raised him, Leonard and Mabel Williams; and by a sister, Barbara Williams.
He is survived by his loving wife, Angela "Angie" Profitt Perry; children, Ashley Bignell, and Joshua Bignell (Nichole); grandchildren, Collin Leizear, Isabella Carter, Jada- Lyn Bignell, Alexis Earls, Brantley Bingamon, Jacob Gladhill, and Gracie Freeman; siblings, Margaret Bowman (Steve), Richard Perry, and Charlotte Bush (Bennie); nieces, Cindy Epting (Ben), Tiffani Bowman, Stephanie Payne (Cas), Kaitlyn Ball, and Riley Ball; nephews, Eric Bowman (Samantha), Ryan Ball, Jaxon Profitt, and Michael Cook; and by his many friends and co-workers.
Visitation for Allen Perry will be held from 6-8 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where his funeral will be held at 8 pm with Bro. Pete Higginbotham officiating.
Keavy DAV will conduct military honors on Saturday evening at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 11 am at the Chappel Cemetery, off Day Road in Keavy, Kentucky.
Honoring Allen by serving has his pall bearers will be Casey Profitt, Ryan Ball, Josh Bignell, Eric Bowman, Richard Perry, and Darrell Ball.
Messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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