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Perry Henderson Pledger, 81, husband of Deborah Zucker Pledger, died on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Born in Athens, GA he was the son of the late Harvey Henderson Pledger and Mary Lucille Freeman Pledger and brother to the late Sandra Butler. Perry retired from 3M as an engineer and enjoyed the outdoors spending time deer hunting.
Survivors in addition to his wife include four children: Charles Pledger, Michael (Katrina) Wood, Steven (Brooke) Wood and Danielle (Brad) Anglin; sister: Mary Ellen Larue; fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 2PM at Lord and Stephens East Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12PM until 2PM prior to the service.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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