Robert Perry

Robert John Perry VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert John "Perry" Perry, 76, of the 400 block of Barcelona Lane, died Aug. 11, 2009, in his residence. Born in Princess Anne County, now Virginia Beach, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He also worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and was a civil servant for 20 years. He was the owner of Perry's Lounge for 30 years. Mr. Perry was a member of Union Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Men's Choir. He was also a Mason. Educated in the Virginia Beach school system, he also attended Tidewater Community College. Survivors include four daughters, Kristi Linyear, Vernika Torain (Charles), Valerie Franklin (Marvin Sr.) and DeShelle Jordan (Kenneth); one son, Robert Lee Jackson; two sisters, Geneva Gray and Mary Hunter; seven grandchildren, Gregory Blackett Jr., Vonez Blackett, Joycelyn Torain, DeTroy Woolard, Marvin Franklin Jr., Jonathan Jordan and Dorianna Jordan; one great-grandchild, Vanessa Blackett; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Ethel Perry; his wife, Doris Jean Perry; two sisters, Alberta Bartee and Esther Murril; and three brothers, David Perry, William Perry and James Perry. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at noon in Union Baptist Church, 4608 South Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Dr. Thomasine Reid will preside. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is handling the arrangements. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the funeral home. There will be a repast at Calvary Revival Church on Poplar Hall Drive following the committal.