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He was born in Savannah, Ga., May 18, 1931. He was the son of the late Sumner Whitfield Perry Sr. and Ruth Newton Perry.
He attended Wofford College and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Upon returning home he began his banking career with the Bank of Greenwood and was with them for 38 years through many changes, those being State Bank and Trust Company, Bank of America, a merger with North Carolina National Bank and then merging into now Bank of America. He received his banking degree from L.S.U..
During his lifetime he was a member of numerous organizations, some being Kappa Sigma Fraternity, American Institute of Banking, The Junior Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber of Commerce, Lion's Club, Kiwanis Club, American Legion, Robert Morris Association and others. He was a member of Trenholm Road Methodist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Eleanor Claire Courtney Perry from Aiken, S.C. Their four children and grandchildren are Sumner W. Perry III of Micanopy, Fla., and daughter, Autumn, Helen Victoria Perry (Teresa Martin) of Irmo, S.C., Lawrence Lanier Perry (Annika) of Decatur, Ga., and sons, Alexander and Christopher, David Michael Perry (Martha) of Gilbert, S.C., and sons, Evan and Austin, and daughter, Monika.
His loving sister, Dorothy Perry Brawley resides in Newport, Tenn. Nieces and nephews are Dorothy Elizabeth, Bolling, Laura, Gaston and Donald, plus nine great-nieces and nephews.
He was an avid golfer and outdoorsman. He spent each weekend with his family fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, skiing, and picnicking on the Congaree River and Lake Murray. We will always cherish these memories. They made us who we are.
The family wishes to thank the staff of NHC for their compassion and dedicated care he received. They truly have become part of our family.
Thank you also to Tri-County Hospice for their guidance, support and care during our journey.
The body will be cremated and ashes will be held and later placed with those of his wife in an Eternal Reef placed off of Charleston Harbor.
Memorials to an organization of your choice.
Friends may call on the family in their home at 404 Old Carrington Parkway, Lexington, on Sunday, November 20th between 2:00 and 6:00. Online register barr-price.com 803-356-4411
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Jane and Charlie Napier
November 27, 2011
David,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time and the holidays. Cherish the memories.
Troy and Nancy Shealy
November 27, 2011
David, Martha and family,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
Ben Satcher Jr
November 21, 2011
David, Vicki and family, I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I hope that you find comfort in the wonderful memories and lessons he shared. May God also give you great comfort and peace in the days and weeks ahead. Ben
Rosemary Abercrombie
November 20, 2011
Vicki,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I enjoyed all of the entertaining stories you would tell involving him. He was truly a character! My thoughts and prayers are with you and T., and your family.-Rosie
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Monika Perry
November 19, 2011
I love you and miss you already granddaddy. You taught me so much and I miss all of the stories you used to tell us. You even taught me that WD-40 fixes almost anything and when it's nap time you don't go near "grandaddys chair!" Rest in Peace.
-Monika
Kim Perry
November 19, 2011
Thank you Whit for all of your love and support throughout the years. You taught your children and grandchildren so much. You are one of the great ones. Love you. Never forget. Kim Perry
Carl Zimmerman
November 19, 2011
Dear Perry Family,
So sorry to hear about Whit's passing. I am thankful for his guidance during an influential period of my life. Memories or the many hunting club trips, bolonge sandwhiches and truck/tractor/motorcycle driving lessons are things that will be cherished forever. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
November 18, 2011
David,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time. John, Nancy, Nick & Rachel
November 18, 2011
David,
I am sorry for your loss. I understand the loss of a father. Allow your memories to carry you through the grief.
Jeff, Ann and Zach Spotts
Martha Koon
November 18, 2011
David:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Martha Koon
David Perry
November 18, 2011
Miss you already
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