Frank Jospeh Perry, Sr.

Frank J. Perry Sr., 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.

Frank was born on February 7, 1926, in McAdoo, Pennsylvania, to the late Christopher and Lena Perry. He graduated from McAdoo High School in 1943 and went on to proudly serve his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946. During his service, he trained at various military schools and served as an aerial gunner on a B-24 Liberator bomber in the historic 8th Air Force, based in England, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Following his military service, Frank graduated from Central Air Line School in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1948. That same year, he began a long and dedicated career with Piedmont Airlines in Winston-Salem. He served as an operations agent and station manager from 1948 to 1952, and then as an aircraft dispatcher from 1952 until his retirement in 1987 as dispatch supervisor. Frank also pursued his passion for aviation by earning his private pilot license.

Throughout his life, Frank enjoyed a variety of sports, with golf holding a special place in his heart. He continued playing the game he loved well into his later years and proudly achieved five career hole-in-ones. He was a life member of the Winston-Salem Elks Lodge #449 since 1968 and a devoted member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church since 1954.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Glenva Perry.

He is survived by his son, Frank Perry Jr. (Carol) of Kernersville; stepdaughter, Fran Gillin of Lewisville; grandchildren, Michael Perry (Amber), Kristen Bouchillon (Dennis), Jeff Kirk, Kelly Kirk, and Todd Pegram; and great-grandchildren, Daniel and Marissa Perry, and Scarlett, Stella, and Luke Bouchillon. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Florida.

A memorial service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow the memorial service at Parklawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home (Trellis Supportive Care), Donate | Trellis Supportive Care

Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is assisting the Perry family.