Obituary for
Robert E. "Bob" Perry
Robert E. “Bob” Perry, 85, of Bloomington passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born, October 2, 1930 in Oolitic, Indiana, he was the son of the late John B. and Rose Ellen (Taylor) Perry.
Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ellettsville for 58 years. He also served as a Deacon and a Trustee for the church.
He was employed at Fleetwood Plumbing and Heating for 37 years and member of Local’s #515 and #136 Plumbers and Steamfitters for 57 years.
Bob served for United States Army serving in Germany during the Korean War.
A loving husband, father and grandfather Bob enjoyed fishing, gardening, mushroom hunting and watching Indiana University Sports. But mostly he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Margaret (Baugh) Perry, two sons, Randy Perry (Kathy) of Bloomington, Roger Perry (Kathy) of Spencer, one daughter, Regina Kinser (Mark) of Bloomington, grandchildren Erin Ainsworth (Bob), Josh Kinser (Kiley), Laura Minnick (Levi), Kylie Kinser and Lacey Hooie (Nick), great-grandchildren, Brianna, Noah, Maci, Griffin, Simon, Treyton, Landon, Bailey, Laryn, McKenna, and Camden, and several nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by five brothers, Bill, Ed, Denver, Otis and Alex Perry, and two sisters, Marie Rogers and Irene Hendry.
Visitation will be 4-8pm Monday, April 11, 2016 and 12:30-1:30pm Tuesday at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St. Bloomington, IN 47401.
Funeral service will be 1:30pm Tuesday at The Funeral Chapel with Mark Villanova officiating. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ellettsville, P.O. Box 6, Ellettsville, IN 47429.
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