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Perry Proper Obituary
June 14, 1930 ~ August 11, 2017
Raleigh
Perry Proper, Jr, 87, passed away on August 11, 2017.
He was born in Hudson, NY, on June 14, 1930, to Perry Proper, Sr. and Helen Adams Proper. He is preceded in death by both parents.
Perry served in the Air Force during the Korean War (1951-1955). He was Assistant Postmaster for the US Postal Service in Hudson, NY and then became Postmaster in Claverack, NY.
Perry was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was active in the Elks as Grand Exalted Ruler. He was a member of CH Evans Hook and Ladder Company as a volunteer fireman, Assistant Chief and Chief of the Hudson City Fire Department. He also served as President of the Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Perry's life was a model of service to his country, family, church and community.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara Milligan Proper, son David and wife Ann Marie, son Don and wife Gail, grandchildren Jennifer Proper, Meagan and husband Chris Porter, and Will Proper, as well as many extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends for a celebration of Perry's life at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, August 16th, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2100 Buffaloe Rd, Garner, NC. A reception will follow the service in the church's Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Perry's name to the Lord of Life Lutheran Church Memorial Fund (2100 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC 27529), or to Transitions LifeCare (250 Hospice Cir, Raleigh, NC 27607).
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