September 30, 1938 – September 16, 2020
Kenneth Leon Perry, 81, passed away at his home in Sheridan with his family by his side on Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020. Born September 30, 1938 in Hamilton County, he was the son of the late Howard Paul and Marie Alberta (Illges) Perry.
Kenny was a 1956 graduate of Sheridan High School, and later enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served his country aboard the USS Lexington.
After returning home from the service, Kenny entered the job market. He worked for a few different companies before hiring on with Carmel Concrete. For 21 years he was their “jack of all trades,” keeping things running as smoothly as possible. A life-changing injury on the job forced Kenny into an early retirement.
Slowing down was not an easy task for Kenny. He always enjoyed being outdoors; whether it was going on a camping trip, fishing with his family, or just volunteering to mow at the park, he always found a way to make it happen. One of his favorite outdoor activities was sitting on the front porch. Sometimes it was just Kenny, a cup of coffee, and the sounds of country quiet; other times it was swapping stories over the occasional Jack and Coke with his Legion buddies or his longtime friend and “brother from another mother,” Denny Parks. Kenny always looked forward to Denny’s trips up from Florida. Kenny also enjoyed woodworking.
Kenny was a man of strong faith. He was a member of the East Union Christian Church, but he also attended Sheridan Six Points Church and the Big Springs Community Church. He was a member and Past Worshipful Master of the Hinkle Masonic Lodge F&AM #310 of Deming, and an honorary member of Boone Lodge F&AM #9 in Lebanon. He was a Past Associate Guardian of Jobs Daughters Bethel #34 in Sheridan. Kenny was also a member and Past Commander of the K.V. Elliott Post #67 of the American Legion in Sheridan. He was very active within the Legion and was a dedicated member of their Funeral Honors detail.
Kenny is survived by the love of his life, Imadell (Beck) Perry. For 60 years, she and Kenny were by each other’s side, raising a wonderful family and tackling whatever life threw their way, together.
Also surviving are his daughters, Evelyn Sutton Summers (Larry), Lebanon, Crystal Hopper (Dennis), Arcadia, Belinda Perry Nixon and Leonah Perry, both of Brownsburg; grandchildren, Johnathon Crist (Destiny), Amber Sutton, Joshuah Crist (Nora), Grace Walker (Richard), Zachary Coursen, Gavin Walker, Rian Sutton (Stephanie), Kenneth Crist (Amanda), Shanna Stowers (Richard), Shaun Summers, Dustin Stephenson, Annastasia Connolly and Aubrie Manning; great-grandchildren, Chole Crist, Aaron Stephenson, Ella Stephenson, Taylor Sutton, Hailey Sutton, Raigen Sutton, Laine Sutton, Keagan Cokel, Murphy Cokel, Natalee Crist, Kenneth Crist, Jr., Trinity Crist, Elijiah Crail and Oliver Crail; sister, Carol Strawn; and his canine grandkids, Babs, Jazzy and Dora.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bobby Gene, Edward and Frederick Alen Perry; sister, Alice Marie Zimmerman; great-grandchild, Spencer Paul Sutton; nephew, Michael Lockwood; and son-in-law, William Spencer “Bill” Sutton.
Masonic services, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Sheridan Church of God, 707 W. 2nd St., Sheridan, with visitation from noon until the time of service.
Burial with Military Honors will follow at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
Condolences: kerchevalfuneralhome.com