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Perryman and James Virgil
Perryman. William was a three year starting quarterback for Cedartown High School. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country from 1945-1949. While in the Navy, he was stationed in both Guam and China where he intercepted Russian code after World War II. William was a proud Bulldog, having earned a Bachelors of Science (1953) and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Georgia. He held numerous sales positions with Alcoa in Des Moines, Birmingham, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Atlanta. William loved the outdoors and passed this on to his two sons, spending hundreds of hours fishing together. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Ann Green
Perryman, his parents, his brothers, James Edwin Perryman and Howell Virgil Perryman, his sister, Virginia Perryman Zetterower, and brother-in-law Fred Ulrey. William is survived and loved by his sons
William Jonathan Perryman, Jr. (Elizabeth Woodward) and David Green Perryman (Kirsti Reisaeter), grandchildren Jakob Perryman (17), Kirstianna Perryman (15),
Karoline Perryman (13) and
Elizabeth Perryman (13), his companion Shari Hough, brother-in-law Dr. J.W. Zetterower, sisters-in-law Elizabeth Ulery and Katerine
Eastwood (Larry) and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:00AM at Kingswood UMC, 5015 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody, GA. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. Interment will follow at 4:00PM at Polk Memory Gardens, 2245 Rockmart Hwy, Cedartown, GA. Arrangements by Lester C Litesey Funeral Home in Cedartown. If desired, memorials may be made to the Leukemia /Lymphoma Society, 3715 Northside Parkway NE Atlanta, GA 30327.
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Gordon Johanson
April 10, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chris and Christie Pieper
April 2, 2013
Our condolences to the entire Perryman family. Mr. Perryman was a kind and thoughtful man who raised two wonderful sons. Our thoughts and prayers are with you......
March 31, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that knowing one day death will be no more and our loved ones will be with us again can bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
March 31, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Perryman Sr. family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Sharpe (Rev. 21:4)
March 30, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cheryl Ingling
March 30, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with my cousins, Jonathan and David. Also, with Shari. My memories of my uncle William are all so wonderful. He was a very person uncle to me ..I will miss you, but I find peace in knowing you are in heaven with my Mom, Aunt Ann, your brothers and Mamanette and Granddaddy!!Love you always.
Bob and Kay Crone
March 30, 2013
We have been neighbors and friends with Bill for over 11 years. We will miss his winning smile, jokes and stories. Everyone loved Bill and will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and hearts go out to Shari, his sons and his family.
Patricia W. Rev. 21:3-4
March 30, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jimmy Taylo
March 30, 2013
My thoughts & prayers are with JP, Beth, & Elizabeth. WJ was a kind & gentle man who loved his family. He was always nice to me and I am saddened by passing.
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