Buddy Perry, Jr.

Edward “Buddy” L. Perry, Jr., 88 of Onancock, VA, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at his residence.

Born April 28, 1928 in Wilmington, DE, he was a son of the late Edward L. Perry, Sr. and Julia E. Perry.  Buddy was employed by, and later retired from, C& P Telephone Company.  He was an avid sports fan and will be remembered for his love of baseball and the New York Yankees. He attended many of their games in the Bronx. He was a devoted member of the Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church in Onancock.

Buddy is survived by his daughter, Betty Ann Perry; grandson, Ed C. Perry and wife Kara; brothers, Calvin T. Perry and wife Verna, and Phillip M. Perry and wife Lynn; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Perry; son, Edward “Ned” L. Perry III; brothers, Richard A. Perry and Gerald A. Perry; and sisters, Norma Lee Elliott, Barbara E. Craver, and Janice R. Banks.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Kathy Merritt for her kindness and care given to Buddy. She worked tirelessly to ensure his comfort and maintain his dignity.

Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., with The Reverends Albert C. Crockett and Monica Gould officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church, c/o George Heinrichs, P.O. Box 397, Onancock, VA 23417, or to the Onancock Volunteer Fire Department, c/o David Mason, P.O. Box 124, Onancock, VA 23417.

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.