James Edward Perry, 86, of Sulphur, La. passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 at 9:50 a.m. at Legacy at Falcon Point in Katy, Texas. He was born to his late parents, Jesse Doyle and Doris Faulk Perry on March 4, 1936 in Crowley, La., but was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School. James served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy. He was an ordained Deacon in the Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School and Bible Studies for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his three sons, Glenn, Lynn, and Craig Perry who he now joins in Heaven.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, the love of his life, Gloria Ann Clark Perry for 69 years; two children, Diane Guidry of Katy, Texas and Timothy Perry of Herndon, Va.; grandsons, Joshua Riner of Houston, Texas, and Holden Perry of Hammond, La.
A Celebration of James’ life will be held at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home in Sulphur, La. on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., with Bro. Lamar Huffman officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Mimosa Pines South Cemetery in Carlyss, La.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonsulphurmemorial.com for the Perry family.