Obituary

Richard Allen Perry
(1945 - February 16, 2021)

Richard Allen Perry, 76 of Branchland, WV, passed away at his home, February, 16, 2021, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Arnold and Estelle (Bartram) Perry, and two brothers, Keith Arnold Perry and Timothy Ray Perry. He is survived by a daughter Beverly Watson, a step daughter Debbie Watson, six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Larry and Carol Perry and Charles Perry; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Glenn Adkins, Karen Adkins, and Debbie and Max Ludlum. He was retired from ACF Industries and a member of Liberty United Baptist Church. Richard was small in stature but he had the most loving, caring, and generous heart. He loved helping people in his community and he loved working on his farm. He was loved and admired by everyone who knew him and he cherished his brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville, WV on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12 p.m. for family and 1 p.m. for friends with burial at a later time at Perry Cemetery. Music provided by Gospel Heritage with Elder Eddie Parsons, Elder Carlos Gibson and Pastor Jamie Clay presiding. A special thank you to all of his amazing caregivers and special nephews, Justin Adkins, Tracy Shumway, Charlie Perry, and Christopher Perry and nieces Angie Shivel, and Candy Adkins.