William Thomas Perry

William Thomas Perry, 82, beloved husband of the late Iris Perry, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Born in Monticello, GA, he was the son of the late James and Mattie Perry.

William loved, respected and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the VFW. William was an excellent woodworker and carpenter, and he also did electrical work for Greenville County Schools. He had a strong work ethic and it showed in all that he did. William was a man of few words, but if you knew him, you knew where you stood with him. He loved westerns, traveling, but most of all, spending time with his family. His presence will be missed by those who loved him but his memory will carry on through each of one of them.

He is survived by stepdaughters, Vikki Sowell (Jim), Doris Powell (Ray) and Dewanna Tallon; sisters, Sara Jo Hazel, Margaret Coleman, and Lynn Perry; brothers, Bob Perry (Carolyn), Carl Perry (Jenny), and Richard Perry (Teresa); many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Dennis Perry; brothers, Jimmy Perry and Pat Perry; and sister, Frances Andreria.

A visitation will be held Friday, May 06, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Northwest Chapel. Burial will be held in Greenville Memorial Gardens.

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