(From Parker Mortuary)Roy Eugene Perry, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Roy was born November 30, 1938 in Cherokee, Kansas, the son of Roy “Red” and Katie Perry. After graduating high school Roy served three years active duty with the United States Navy.
Roy married Sharon “Kay” Spriggs November 30, 1963. They had two sons. One son, Jeffery Bret Perry, preceded him in death.
Roy had a long and rewarding 30 plus years career with the Boeing Company in Wichita, Kansas. He worked in flight testing on military projects across the United States. Roy loved all things related to aviation and the Boeing Company rewarded his dedication by naming him employee of the year in 1985.
After retirement he and Kay built a house on Table Rock Lake where they enjoyed hosting and entertaining their many friends and family members. Roy enjoyed taking care of the land, feeding the animals, relaxing on the lake, and lending a hand whenever one was needed.
He was an avid sports fan. One of his favorite pastimes in the later years of his life was taking a nap while his beloved St. Louis Cardinals played on TV.
Roy was a good son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He is and will always be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his son, he was proceeded in death by his parents and by one sister, Margaret Geier.
He is survived by his wife Kay, one son, Brian (Christine) Perry of Greenbrier, Arkansas, and sister Judy (Jerry) Schuberger of Kansas City, and by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial and gravesite services will be scheduled at a future time.
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