VINTON — Jerry Lee Perry, 74, died Monday, April 9, 2018, in a local hospital.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Vinton where he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Jerry enjoyed playing golf, fishing, reading, cooking, and spending time with his family. He retired from W.R. Grace after 38 1/2 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Linda Perry of Vinton; his three children, Jeffrey Wayne Perry of Vinton, Regina Perry Combs and husband Eric of Spring, Texas, and Yvette Perry Bonsall and husband Joe of Sulphur; his brother, Richard Perry of Vinton; four grandchildren, Cody Lane LaCombe, Kelsie Nicole LaCombe, Allyson Leigh Cormier, and Gabriel Lee Bonsall; and two great-grandchildren, Khya Paige LaCombe and McKinna Dale Sonnier.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Edith Perry; and a great-grandson, Ja’Koby Blake Porter.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton.

Visitation will be held in the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service Thursday with a rosary service at 11 a.m. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.