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Randall Perry Obituary
PERRY, 53
Citrus Grower
Polk Co. School Board
FORT MEADE - Mr. Randall Burt Perry, 53, passed away together with his wife Sandra Cannon Perry and stepdaughter Kimberly Kay Tompkins, Sat., April 25, 2009 at Little Gasparilla Island, FL. due to a house fire.
Mr. Perry was born in St. Petersburg, FL and moved to Fort Meade from Clearwater, FL in 1992. He was a Citrus Grower and worked with the Polk County School Board as a School Bus Driver. Mr. Perry was a member of First Baptist Church, Fort Meade; a U.S. Coast Guard veteran; and a Softball Coach with Fort Meade High School. Mr. Perry and his wife had a love for the ocean and their beach home.
Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Marjorie Perkins Perry, brother, Roger Holder.
He is survived by his son, Christopher Shawn Tompkins, Richmond, VA; daughters, Jessica Perry Cochrane, Fort Meade, FL and Brittney Perry Medina, Bartow, FL; brothers, Clark Holder, Chattanooga, TN and Doug Holder, Trenton, GA; grandchildren, Belle Medina and Jax Medina.
Funeral Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions to Little Gasparilla Island Fire Rescue, Inc. in his name in care of Hancock Funeral Home, 945 E. Broadway, Fort Meade, FL 33841.
Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade in charge of arrangements. 863-285-8171.
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Memories and Condolences
for Randall Perry
May 1, 2009
To Jessica and Brittany,
I am so sorry for your loss, I cannot begin to imagine your pain. Hold tight to the faith instilled in you by your parents.
May God keep you close in his love and care.
I will keep you in my prayers,
Patricia Parker
Carol Allen
May 1, 2009
My heart aches for the family. I remember good times with girls softball, pitching lessons and bus trips. What a team family we had! Burt had a huge heart and it showed. Precious Jessica and Brittany ....I will keep you always in my prayers. What special young ladies you are.
Paula Payne
April 29, 2009
This is the worst nightmare I have ever lived through. My heart goes out to Jessica, Brittney and Family. Burt and I worked together through good and bad times as bus drivers.... He will be dearly missed. He is a great person and friend. May your memories comfort you.
Rachel Durrance
April 29, 2009
Our hearts ache for the Perry's and family.
Its just so hard to accept, our lives were touched just by knowing them, they were such a fun couple, and so in love. They are so very missed. Our thoughts and prayers. Rachel and Ruel Durrance
Stu Austin
April 29, 2009
I am deeply sorry for this loss and my thoughts and prayers goes out to his family and friends. Burt will be missed by all. I first met Burt in Borinquen while in the Coast Guard and we became friends.
Linda Daniel
April 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robin Shawn York
April 28, 2009
To the Perry Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Burt was a member of the Coast Guard family in the 80's and we mourn his passing.
sharon mandrelle
April 28, 2009
Burt Perry was a wonderful and kind man always had a smile on his face .My heart go out to each of his famliy and friends He will never be forgotten always in our hearts.I knew him from working with him in transportation.May God Bless and be with you through this time of saddness.
April 28, 2009
To the Perry and Tompkins family..I knew Burt when he was a driver for the Mulberry Area. He always talked about his love for his family and how he loved going to the Island. My prayers are with your family and you will be miss dearly.
Tina Yarbrough (busdriver)
April 28, 2009
Jessica and Brittney,
We are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Allison and Shannon (ob/gyn)
April 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Edward and Diane(Keen)Pierce
Tana Davis
April 28, 2009
So sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.
Tana(Watson)Davis and family
Tracy Michaels
April 28, 2009
Jessica and Brittany,
I am so sorry for your loss, I know how it is to loose someone you love and someone that is so close to you. I am so sorry to hear about all of this. Your family and the Tompkin families are in my prayers,
Dani McMillan
April 28, 2009
When I heard of this tragic accident it truly broke my heart! I will always remember how great of a softball coach Mr. Burt was, and what a wonderful person he was. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
cynthia baker
April 28, 2009
i am so sorry for the lose of your father and grandfather, i know it's not going to be easy, but always remember the good time you had. i only knew him for a short period, he was a very nice person to know. i also work for the polk county school board as a bus attendant.
The Woodside Family
April 28, 2009
Mr. Perry, your kindness and compassion will always be remembered by my son and every child that rode your bus throughout the years. You will be missed by all. Bless You and your Family.
Amy (Grant) Cline
April 28, 2009
Keeping the Perry family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary & Michael Hummel Jr.
April 28, 2009
Dear Perry and Tompkins Families, I am the daughter of James and Belinda Lochridge, I would like for you to know that you all are in mine and my families prayers.Prayerfully ,Mary and Michael Hummel Jr.
James & Belinda Lochridge
April 28, 2009
Dear Perry and Tompkins Families, We would like to tell you how sorry we are for your lose. We will be praying for you.Prayerfully, James and Belinda Lochridge
BO JAMES
April 28, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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