Mr. Eugene Carney Perry

March 12, 1954 - January 24, 2021

Eugene Nicholas Carney Perry was born on Friday, March 12,1954 to the late Ms. Rosella Perry Butler. Mr. Perry was raised in Gibson County area where he was a very active youth. He was a 1973 graduate of Gibson High School in Gibson,TN. In 1974 he was joined in Holy Matrimony to Earnestine Kelley and to this union three children were born. He professed a hope in Christ at his youth and joined St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Gibson, TN under the leadership of the late Walter A. Bryant. He later untied with Miracle Revival Tabernacle in Gibson, TN under the leadership of Pastor Joe N. Johnson. After working many years in manufacturing, Mr. Perry felt more skilled in the field of Carpentry. He could be found doing various types of home improvements throughout his community. He was a great man and found joy in helping others. On Sunday, January 24, 2021, our beloved dad, granddad, and brother entered eternal life at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after battling a short illness. Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his oldest son, Timothy Terrill Perry and grandson, Little Matthew Nicholas Tate. He leaves to cherish his memory five children: Taquesa (Willie) Douglas of Brownsville, TN; Torey (Kim) Perry of Milan, TN; Jocelyn and Elijah Perry of Atlanta, GA; Andrea Hunt of Jackson, TN. Four sisters: Ruby Bailey of Raleigh, NC; Irene Cawthon of Milwaukee, WI; Ethel Scott-Theus of Brownsville, TN and Robbie Brown of Houston, TX. Seven grandchildren: Timberly, Nichole, Ryan, Bryan, Tylan, Kyla, and Kingston Perry. He also leaves to cherish his memories for years to come to many friends, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.