Gary Duke Perry

1957 - 2014

Gary Duke Perry obituary, 1957-2014, Gastonia, NC

BORN

1957

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park

2205 Williamsburg Drive

Gastonia, North Carolina

Gary Perry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2014.

Gary Duke Perry, 56, passed away June 16, 2014 after a long illness. He was born September 18, 1957 in Gaston County to the late James Winford Perry and Merle (Wall) Perry.

Gary is survived by two sisters, Sherry Edwards (Roger) of Gastonia, Tammy Perry of Gastonia; son, Brandon Perry (Courtney) of Gastonia; two grandchildren, Cooper and Kenzie; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jimmy and Danny.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 20 at Carothers Funeral Home, 312 W. 2nd Ave. Gastonia. Burial will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Tammy Perry to help with his funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be made at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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June 20, 2014

PHYLLIS PATTERSON

NOT EVEN A WEEK AGO WE TALKED AND LAUGHED.I SURE WILL MISS YOU TALKING TO YOU AND TAKING YOUR JOKING ABOUT WELL YOU KNOW.MY LEG..MISS YOU DEAR FRIEND

June 20, 2014

Pam Fernandez

Rest In Peace Duke. A new and better journey begins.
~Pam

June 20, 2014

Dinkie Moses

At a loss for what I would like to say. Was just talking to my friend a few days ago and now I am having to say good bye. rest in peace my friend.

June 20, 2014

Terry Whitley

I am so sorry for your loss. You have been a good sister to him and I am sure he knew it.

June 19, 2014

Jennifer Hughes Bell

June 19, 2014

Rodney German

I am sorry for your loss. Duke was a good man and loved by many. I will be praying for the family. Gonna miss you Cuz.

June 19, 2014

Cindy Head

June 18, 2014

Linda Polk

Tammy and Sherry,
I'm not going to tell you I know how you feel. Love is not measured in liquid or solid, it's what's in the heart. I just went through the same thing just over a year ago with Dana, it still hurts. My heart goes out to you and the family, so do my prayers. I will always love Duke and he will remain on my heart forever. He always told me he loved me and I love him!
R.I.P. my friend, you and Dana are together again! Linda Bumgarner Polk

June 18, 2014

melissa conner

so sorry for your loss, praying for you all!

June 18, 2014

Verdie Taft-Wallace

I have good memories of seeing Duke when we were kids. He was such a sweet boy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 18, 2014

Tammy Thomas

Tammy I know how it feels to lose a sibling . I don't remember him . But if he was anything like you I'm sure he was a Jewel! God needed another angel . And no more pain brand new body. Take comfort in knowing that. I would be a lair if I said it will get easier . I still have bad days . And you will go though many emotions . Just know I'm here when ever you need a punching bag. Love you take care of you !!!

June 18, 2014

Michael Bradley

R I P my friend.
Prayers to the family.

June 18, 2014

Tammy Thomas

Tammy I know how it feels to lose a sibling . I don't remember him . But if he was anything like you I'm sure he was a Jewel! God needed another angel . And no more pain brand new body. Take comfort in knowing that. I would be a lair if I said it will get easier . I still have bad days . And you will go though many emotions . Just know I'm here when ever you need a punching bag. Love you take care of you !!!

June 18, 2014

Donald Keith Webb and Tracy Bradley

Sorry for your lose. Going to miss you my friend.

June 18, 2014

Hilda McCraw

I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in prayer.

June 18, 2014

George Turner

Rest my friend. Your missed

June 18, 2014

Barbara Dellinger

Sherry & Tammy
I'm so sorry for your loss. I only knew Duke for a short time, but it didn't take long to know he was a great person. I really enjoyed getting to know him over the last few months.

June 17, 2014

brandy williams

June 17, 2014

brandy williams

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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