Arlin Boyd Perry Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Arlin Perry, 83, died at home, Friday, Nov.8, 2019. He was born in Vesper, WI on May 21, 1936 to the late Harry and Stella (Smith) Perry. On May 21, 1954, he married Betty Jean Crane, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Kathleen (Jim) Sallee of N. Judson, his son, David (Melonie O’Mara) Perry of Knox, and his brother, Ralph (Diane) Perry of The Villages, FL. He was preceded in death by half- sisters Loraine and Violet, half-brother Eddie, his brother Milton, and infant brother, Dale. Early in life he had been a factory and construction worker, a truck driver haul- ing pulpwood, and a hog farmer. He later started his own successful business “Perry Pallet and Box”. Coinciding with these, he was also a minister for approx- imately 50 years. He enjoyed counseling at summer camps for kids and anything to do with woodworking. He was teased for being an avid Menards shopper. Services will be Thursday, Nov.14, at 11:00 CST at O’Donnell Funeral Home in N. Judson with Robert Crow from New Hope Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 CST at the funeral home on Wednesday, Nov.13. Arlin enjoyed and appreciated the cards that were sent and the visits he received, as did we. Thank you so much.

Arlin Boyd Perry

May 21, 1936 - November 8, 2019