Sanford Dale Perry

March 16, 1940 - July 16, 2021

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Sanford Dale Perry, 81, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Willard and Ethel James Perry.

Dale was a graduate of Furman University. He retired as a news reporter from the Greenville News where he covered everything from the arts, to crime, to politics. During his 45 years of service, his colleagues referred to him as “fearless”. In his retirement, Dale was part of various community efforts. He was a prime mover in the volunteer committee that developed commemorative sculptures around Greenville to include the Pete Hollis memorial, “Pegleg” Bates, FDR’s funeral train memorial, and the Josh White sculpture. He was also involved in the Woodside Textile Heritage Society. Dale previously taught English and Journalism at Parker High School in the 1960s where he inspired many students.

Dale’s memory will continue on with his three loving siblings, Michael and Brenda Perry, of Atlanta, GA, Carroll and Sandra Perry, of Gainesville, GA, and Brenda and Tommy Montjoy of Laurens, SC. Dale was much loved by his nieces and nephews who lovingly referred to him as “the fun uncle”; Shelley Lamoureaux, Kevin Perry, Mickey Madden, Billy Perry and Grant Perry; great-nieces and nephews, Ian Lamoureaux, Jessica and Jackson Perry, Will Perry, Sam and Abby Perry, Brittany Goodman and Lilly and Maggie Perry. “Uncle Dale always had time to listen with interest, share a fascinating story, plan an adventure, or support his family with any of their endeavors.”

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Greg Madden.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

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Sanford Dale Perry, 81, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Willard and Ethel James Perry. Dale was a graduate of Furman University. He retired as a news reporter from the Greenville News where he covered everything from the arts, to crime, toContinue Reading

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We were not aware of Dale’s death. He was a cousin on my moms side. She was a Perry. Joseph Perry’s daughter. Sending deep regrets and sympathy. Kathleen Perry Jennings and son

Rest In Peace, Mr. Perry. A job well done and reported. Don't have to post any more deadlines. Rest.

I loved Dale. He was a good friend. I met him at the Rue Madeleine. He as a hero to me.

Parker Class of 1958 Condolences to the family Will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers!!!

Gonna surly miss seeing Dale in Stax's..RIP

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Caroll so sorry to hear about the passing of Dale - we are praying for the family— if you come to Greenville please call— it has been a longtime since school. I talked to Dale at the last woodside Community get to gather. Hope we can meet. Tommy Stroud

Dale was an ambassador to the Greenville News and Piedmont for all of the reporters when we began work there. If we needed to know anything about anyone in Greenville, Dale was our go-to encyclopedia. He had more information and background tidbits than the library. I'm so sorry to learn of his death, but know that Greenville and its media and arts communities are richer for having known Dale!

Rest easy cousin. You led a good life.

We’re so sorry to hear about Dale . He was such a great guy!! Peace and love to all of you ?

Dale, you were a great colleague and friend as well as the all-knowing fount of Greenville knowledge. You always came through when any of us at the Greenville News needed to know that little tidbit of history about the city or a source. You will be missed by your family and friends. Love you, Jenny

Love you uncle Dale I will miss you very much

I love you uncle Dale and I will miss you very much tell Grandmother and Greg I love them

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