Vernon Perry Obituary
The son of Rufus and Onie Hubbard Perry, he was born in Crab Orchards, Kentucky. He married Margaret Loftis on June 15, 1952 in Talbot Oregon.
After leaving home, Vernon lived in Jefferson, Talbot, Marion, Salem and Albany.
Vernon worked at Wah Chang in Albany for 23 years.
Vernon enjoyed fishing and golf. He coached Little League Baseball. He also loved to travel so they sold the house and set out in the motorhome. They spent a number of years in Washington, California, Nevada and Arizona.
Vernon is survived by his children, Mark and Verna; sisters, Dorothy and Pearl; grandchildren Tara, William, Marcus, Adam and Veronica; great grandchildren Ocyus, Violet, Tayleah and Hope.
He was preceded by his wife Margaret; son, Randall; brothers, John, Melvin, Everett and Carl and sisters, Francis, Mary, Lilly and June.
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306 Washington Street SW, Albany, OR 97321
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