Gerald Perry

March 17, 1944 - June 2, 2017

Gerald Perry, Sr., formerly of Terrell, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Savior on June 2, 2017 lovingly surrounded by his family. Gerald was born March 17, 1944 in Houston, Tx to Horace Treaber and Bonnie (Griffin) Perry both of whom preceded him in death. Gerald attended and graduated from Powderly High School in 1962. He and his dad, H.T., both started and successfully ran their own construction business, called Cedar Creek Construction, which was integral in developing and building Fisherman’s Landing in Hemphill, Texas. Gerald left Hemphill, moved back, to the Terrell/Wills Point area and was self-employed until his retirement in 1998. After retiring from construction, Gerald dedicated his time to two activities he thoroughly enjoyed: fishing and traveling in his RV. Most of the year was spent traveling to any destination that caught his attention and, in the winter, he and his wife, Nell, would spend beautiful days in the Rio Grande Valley. Gerald loved to spend time with family and friends and his wonderful personality will be missed by those that knew and loved him. He leaves to carry on his legacy his beloved wife, Nell Perry, of Terrell; his sons: Gerald Perry, Jr. of Cozumel, Mexico and James Perry of Plano, Tex. as well as other extended family and many friends made during his travels. Graveside service will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at College Mound Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8pm, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Max Slayton Funerals and Cremations. For those wishing, memorials may be made in honor of Gerald to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.