Ronald Lyal Perry
Ronald Lyal Perry, 94, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1929, in Cabell County (Barboursville) West Virginia.
Ron is survived by his wife, Eleanor; daughter, Roni (Phil) Carrington; sons, Matthew (Susan Howard) Perry, Joseph (Diane) Perry, and Timothy (Tracy) Perry; sisters, Judy Mora, Sharon (Bill) Reinhart, Kaye (Tom) Trammell, Dixie (David) Nash, and brother Frederick “Buck” (JoAnn) Perry, ten grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, Jack and Edna Perry, his son, David Todd Perry, his sister, Eileen Ray, and brothers, Phil Perry and Frank Perry.
Ron is a 1947 graduate of Barboursville High School.
In September 1953, he married the love of his life, Eleanor Jean Nash. Shortly thereafter, they began their grocery business together, and started growing and raising their family. After semi- retiring from the West Virginia grocery business and moving to Florida in the late 1960s, Ron became a full-time Northwest Bradenton (Warners Bayou) resident, and was a member of The Church at Bradenton.
He was also an avid saltwater fisherman, and an accomplished gardener. He kept very active, always maintaining an immaculate lawn and a big, beautiful vegetable garden from which he would generously share much of the homegrown produce with family, friends, and neighbors.
Ron cherished all his family, and always looked forward to their visits and frequent get-togethers. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren mutually adored him and their time together. He relished his home life, enjoying playing card games and watching sports on television, especially boxing and any of the Tampa Bay (Bucs and Rays) games.
Visitation will be 10-11 AM Friday, February 9, 2024, with Funeral Service to follow at 11 AM at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34209.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either The Church at Bradenton or Tidewell Hospice.
