Dr. Jerry Paul Perry

June 8, 1935 - March 24, 2020

Jerry was born In Chattanooga, Tenn., graduated from Berea College and received a PhD from Syracuse University. He retired from EKU as a professor in the Mass Communications department. Jerry was an extremely gifted, loving and humorous man whose smile lit up any room. His faith in God was extraordinary and he served out his faith until the end of this life.

Preceded in death by his parents Jerry W, Perry & Helen H. Perry, and late wife Joan Shaw Perry, he had lived in the Bradenton, Fla. area since 1994. 

Jerry leaves behind his wife, Barbara Perry, three loving children: David Perry (Cecilia) and their three children ( Ashley, Michael & Allen); Sean Perry (Laura Wick) and their two children (Olin & Levi); Jessica McKinnon (Jason) and their three children (Katriel, Jaslynn & Martin); Two step children Gary Gamble & Gina Gretz and their children (Maya & Colton Gamble & Anna & Claire Gretz). A sister, Jane Stone (Robert) and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A wonderful celebration of life will take place in Richmond in the near future and plans will be announced.