Upcoming Events
Jan
30
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc.
1422 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Send FlowersJan
31
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc.
1422 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Send FlowersJan
31
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc.
1422 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Send FlowersServices provided by
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc. - PortsmouthOnly 18 hours left for delivery to next service.
Thomas Perry Obituary
Tom concluded his career as the Line Crew Supervisor at AEP, following 37 years of dedicated service. A graduate of Portsmouth West High School in 1975, he actively contributed to youth sports within the community. Tom coached Little League Baseball for over 15 years and served as a youth basketball coach. He also spent 11 years assisting with high school and pee-wee football chain gangs. In retirement, Tom enjoyed time with his grandchildren, watching OSU football games, and participating in family recreational activities such as riding side-by-sides.
He served with the Marine Corps from 1977 to 1981, separating as a sergeant. Tom was awarded the Rifle Marksman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Pistol Expert Badge, and the Meritorious Mast for exceptional performance.
On March 11, 1978, he married Lynn Buckley Perry in West Portsmouth, and the couple was blessed with three sons and their families. In addition to his beloved Lynn, surviving are his boys, "TJ" Thomas Justin (Becky) Perry of Troy, Chad Curtis (Larin) Perry of Lucasville, and Major Travis Ryan (Emily) Perry of Tipp City; his brother, Pat Perry of Sciotoville; two sisters, Linda Pendleton of Portsmouth and Connie Bice of Columbus; and seven grandchildren, Isaac "Ike", Rigley, Kamri, Kolt, Mila, Sloane and Bennett Perry.
Tom was also preceded in death by three sisters, Nancy Bashford, Susie Pick Montieth, and Sally Castle.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth with Rev. Mark Seevers officiating and interment in Scioto Burial Park. The James Dickey Post American Legion Honor Guard will provide Military Rites.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5 to 8 PM and one hour prior to services on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201-25th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662.
The flag of the U.S Marine Corps will fly at the funeral home in honor of Sgt. Perry's service to our country.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas Wayne Perry, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
1422 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Make a Donation
in Thomas Perry's name
People and places connected with Thomas
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Thomas's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Thomas Perry's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Jan
30
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc.
1422 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Send FlowersJan
31
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc.
1422 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Send FlowersJan
31
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc.
1422 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Send FlowersServices provided by
Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home, Inc. - PortsmouthOnly 18 hours left for delivery to next service.