Bob Perry

Bob Perry passed away June 29, 2022. He was born November 28, 1941, near Collins, Ark., to James Walter Perry and Eula Orene Hicks Perry. Bob had many roles throughout his life, but his favorites were beekeeper and Papaw. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James Perry, Charles Perry; and sister, Mary Lofton. Bob is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Boyd Perry of DeWitt; children, Carla Woods (Clark) of Springdale and Alan Perry (Judy) of Little Rock; four grandchildren, Melissa Burton (Matt), Jessica Maxwell (Brad), Becca Goforth (Matt), and Chelsea Wolfe (Kaleb); six great grandchildren Easton, Eli, Liliana, Sophia, Aubrey, and Amelia; two brothers, Carl Perry of Mountain View, Ark, Wayne Perry of Ritzville, Wash.; sister, Sharon Reynolds of Griffithville, Ark.; and many special nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com