Ronnie Steven Perry, age 72 of Bethpage, passed away December 27, 2025 at his home. Ronnie was born on January 9, 1953 in Westmoreland, Tennessee to the late Cordell Young Perry and the late Annie Jo Perry.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by the love of his life, Debra Owen; and Debra's daughter, Nickie Tucker.
He is survived by his son, Joshua Perry; Tommy Tucker whom Ronnie loved like a son; his brother Larry W. Perry (Pamela); grandchildren, Zara Moore (Jordan), Hailey Daly, Destiny, Summer, Ali, and John Michael Tucker, and Kylin Baxley-Tucker; and several great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life honoring Ronnie will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. from the Chapel of Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside in Hendersonville with his brother, Minister Larry W. Perry officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 P.M. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital.
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128A W. Eastland St., Gallatin, TN 37066
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