Richard Perdue Obituary
Richard Dale Perdue was born in Bluefield, WV on June 18, 1963, and passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie Lee Perdue and Flora Bell Perdue, by his loving wife of 31 years, Sherry Lynn Perdue, and also by brother Michael Perdue and sister Carolyn Perry.
He is survived by sister Linda Duff of Bluefield, WV, sister Ruth Bates of Statesville, NC, and brother Jimmy Perdue of Bluefield, WV. He is also survived by eleven nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. Richard loved music, watching western movies and his favorite show, Star Trek. He loved his family and will be dearly missed. He has now been reunited with his loving wife and family in Heaven with our Lord.
There will be no service per his request.
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3431 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, WV 24701
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