Ronnie Perdue Obituary
Ronnie Joe Perdue, of Pryor, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, in Claremore, at the age of 70. He was born on January 20, 1955, in Americus, Georgia. Ronnie later enlisted in the United States Army where he received many awards and retired as a Staff Sergeant.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Perdue of the home; daughter, Melissa Southern; and grandchildren, Clayton Lee Southern and Jade Rhomance Southern.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucy Perdue.
No services for Ronnie are planned at this time. To leave a personal message, please visit his guestbook at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service of Pryor.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1204 NE 1st St P.O. Box 217, Pryor, OK 74361
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