Obituary of Joe Danny Perry

LEXINGTON--Joe Danny Perry, Sr., 68, of Lexington, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Born in Columbia, he was the son of Annie Martin Perry and the late Calvin D. Perry. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Dillie Ann Willis Perry; two sons, Joe D. Perry, Jr. of Lexington and Michael A. Perry of Columbia; brother, Russell M. Perry (Rachel) of Columbia; three beloved dogs, Sunshine, Queenie and Pauline; along with a number of nieces and nephews. Joe was a graduate of Columbia High School. He was a member of the South Carolina National Guard and worked for 47 years for the Department of Mental Health, General Services and at Surplus Property. He was a lifetime member of Pacific Lodge #325 AFM of Olympia, and was a member of the Latrons. Funeral services for Joe D. Perry, Sr., will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2014 at Thompson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29073. Mr. Bill Stroman, Mr. Copeland Willis and Mr. Andy Lopez will speak. Entombment will follow in Woodridge Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Pacific Lodge #325 AFM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pets, Inc., PO Box 6304, West Columbia, SC 29171.