Russell V. Perry, 78, Indianapolis, passed away January 27, 2016. Born September 19, 1937 in Bloomington, Indiana to Leland and Marie (Cardwell) Perry.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Leland and Marie Perry, his brothers; Lloyd and Ernie Perry and sister; Wilma Thrasher.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Donna J. (Jean) Perry, his daughter; Angie Fitzwater (Darren), sons; Tim Perry (Tammy), Greg Perry (Tina), siblings; Bud Perry and Carol Robertson, his grandchildren; Greg Perry Jr., Tyler Perry, Keith Willoughby, Patty Willoughby, Morgan Cooper, Derek Perry, Aaron Fitzwater, Kara Addison, Allyson Fitzwater, great grandchildren; Travis Perry, Alyssa Perry, Devin Perry, Gabrielle Willoughby, Sabrina Haider and Shaan Haider.
Russell married Ms. Donna J. Jean on October 6, 1956 and have been married for 59 years. He worked for Eli Lilly from May of 1957 until 1993 when he retired. His hobbies included IU basketball, huge fan, and coaching childhood sports for many years including basketball, football and baseball.
Russell and Donna attended Bethel Family Worship Center where he has been an elder for 10 plus years.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 4-6 p.m. and a funeral service will be held the following day, Monday, February 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Family Worship Center, 24 S. Lynhurst Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Greenwood, IN.
Carl Hoffman says
A very good and Godly man who will be welcome by many at Heavens Gates. He was a good father in law to our daughter/and grandkids loved him. He has now received his full healing and when next united with his love one’s there will be no separation’s. God has promised that.
Mary Brewer says
Tim
I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Mary
Darlene Hoffman says
I will always be amazed at the work God did in you Russ as soon as your committmment to God. Your zeal for visitation to people’s who couldn’t get to church, and leading people to the Lord boldly and compassionately. I
especially am grateful for leading your son Tim to Christ, which eventually married our daughter. He’s been a wonderful addition to our family and your enfluence is seen in him and his children , our shared grandchildren. I am happy to know what you are experiencing in heaven with Jesus. I’m glad to have known you. You’ll be remembered in our lives for a long time.
Wanda Crum Nethery says
So sorry You all are in our prayers! God bless! Gerald and Wanda Crum Nethery.
Curt Sylvester says
Our love and sympathy to Donna and family on your loss. Russell was a great cousin!
Jon Helton says
Tim,
Sorry to hear about your dad. He was a positive influence on my life and I have though about him over the years. Please share my condolences with your mother. Greg, and Angie. God Bless.
Jon
Doug Divine says
Tim
I am sorry to hear of your dad’ passing. God bless
Doug & Rheta Divine
Dave Hollinberger says
Tim,
I am very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.
Please You and your family are in our prayers.
Dave Hollinberger says
Tim,
I am very sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dave Hollinberger
Raj says
May his soul rest in peace. My condolence to Angie and sorrow ing family..
Pamela J. (Perry) Tipmore says
My thoughts and prayers are with my Aunt Donna, my cousins, and their families. So thankful I was able to stop by and see Uncle Russell during the Christmas holiday. I have many great and “funny” memories of him while growing up in
Bryan Turner says
Tim,
I was looking through my old scrapbook just the other day; the little league memories are great ones, and your dad was a big part of them. My deepest sympathy to you and your family-
Bryan Turner
Mitch and Mary Davis/Bob EVans says
Donna, we are so sorry to hear about Russell. We just found out today. We enjoyed our conversations with him. We will miss him. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mitch and Mary (Bob Evans)
Russell Perry says
Donna and family this is Tina from Bob Evans very sorry for your loss I know you guys know how I feel about your dad and husband he will truly be missed and always in my heart I send prayers to all of you in your time of grief
Kara/granddaughter says
A few of my favorite memories:
– breakfast. Everyday breakfast! Growing up, the only time I really ate a big breakfast with my papaw and mamaw. They went out to breakfast everyday, normally toting grandchildren along with them. Bob Evans was their number one spot.
– visiting him at his work cafeteria st Eli Lilly
– walking long distances to get anywhere…because we HAD to park at the furthest spot away to avoid the risk of his car being dented.
-feeling special when he took me to watch his favorite team, IU,play in Bloomington.
Cliff & Margaret Trowbridge says
Russ left so many good memories with so many of us. We are all so fortunate to have known the Perry family. Thank you Perry family for sharing your husband, father, and grandfather.
The Trowbridge Family