Charles F. "Chuck" Perry, 76, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with the Lord and his wife Betty, on Thursday morning, May 27, 2010, at his home. He was retired from Ravenswood Aluminum and was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion, Mason County Post #23, where he also served with the Honor Guard. He was also a member of the First Church of God, in Point Pleasant and loved to fish, bowl and spend time with his family, especially his grandkids. During the 1960's and 70's, he was a Mason County Little League Baseball Coach. He was born August 10, 1933, in Crown Hill, WV, a son to the late Clarence and Mildred (Douglas) Perry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Sue (Dunbar) Perry; his daughter, Mary Jane Stafford; two brothers and one sister.
Chuck is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Leisa Perry, Danny Ray Perry and Vicki Perry, David Wayne and Susan Perry and Johnathon Michael Perry; his daughters and sons-in-law, Jean Ann and Randy Bevins, Marie and Joe Carter and Kristina Sue Perry; 17 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Betty Schoolcraft; 5 brothers, 3 sisters and four sister-in-laws and their families.
Chuck's life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, with Pastor Carl Swisher officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, in Letart, with graveside rites conducted by the West Virginia Honor Guard and the American Legion, Mason County Post #23. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home, in memory of Chuck.