Robert E. Perry Jr.

Robert E. Perry Jr. obituary

Robert E. Perry Jr.

Robert Perry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hile-Best Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Robert E. Perry, Jr., 69, of Oil City, died at his residence on Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025, following an illness.

He was born in Franklin on January 12, 1956 to the late Robert E. Perry, Sr. and June L. (Harp) Perry.

He attended Oil City High School.

Bob enjoyed visiting casinos, going fishing with his grandchildren, and having fish fries.

He worked at Electralloy for a short period before becoming a mechanic where he worked a thirty year career with Stephen's Auto Body and Oil City Automotive.

He was married in Reno, Pennsylvania on September 9, 2006 to the former Kimberly A. (Black), and she survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Rob Perry and his wife Renee of Kentucky, and Chase R. Perry and his girlfriend Helen of Seneca; three step-children: Candace Kay and her husband Jesse of Oil City, Christopher Grazier of Titusville, and Jason Grazier and his fiancé Elissa of Franklin; and nine grandchildren: Seth, Hannah, Mike, Connor, Caleb, Ryan, Sophia, Carlee, and Cayden.

He is also survived by his brother, John Perry and his wife Janet of Texas; four sisters, Sharon McCracken of Maryland, Michele Toy of North Carolina, Mardene Ankeny and her husband Larry of Florida, and Amy Carter and her husband Mike of North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Chris Perry; and two brothers-in-law, Ray McCracken and Joe Toy.

Per his wishes, there will be no visitation or service held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Venango VNA Hospice Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323.

Private funeral arrangements are being completed by Hile-Best Funeral Home in Seneca. To express online condolences to Bob's family, visit www.hilebest.com

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