1922
Truman
2009
Truman Perry
December 4, 1922 — December 4, 2009
Truman Hunt Perry, 87, passed away at Kingswood Health Center December 4,2009. Truman was born on November 6, 1922 to Otto and Hazel Perry in Kim, Colorado. Truman was a graduate of Oklahoma City University. Truman served 4 years in the Air Force serving some time in Guam. Truman met and married Norma Marie Coleman and enjoyed 61 years of his life as her loving husband. He spent 31 years working for Ashgrove Cement Company. Truman was an avid sports fan and enjoyed such teams as Oklahoma University, The University of Kansas, and the Royals. Truman enjoyed playing football, basketball, and golf.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Norma; sons Thomas (Debbie) of Maumelle, AK, Timothy (Heidi) of Houston, TX; and grandchildren Tisha (John) of Fayetteville, AK; Andrew Perry of Houston, TX; and Elizabeth Perry of Houston, TX. Great-grandsons Tozer Patton and Titus Patton of Fayetteville, AK. Truman is also survived by brother Reginald Perry of Portland, Oregon; Sisters Dorothy Hunter of Wichita Falls, Texas; Colleen Gailbraith of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Beverly Little of Belton, Missouri; Bonnie Grogan of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Barbara Cooper of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Sherin Brumley of Dayton, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in Truman’s name be made to Indian Heights United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held 5 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009 Memorial Service will be held at 11:00a.m. Tuesday, November 8 at Indian Heights United Methodist Church, 10211 Nall Ave. Overland Park, KS 66207. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com. Arr: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204. (913) 648-6224.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Norma; sons Thomas (Debbie) of Maumelle, AK, Timothy (Heidi) of Houston, TX; and grandchildren Tisha (John) of Fayetteville, AK; Andrew Perry of Houston, TX; and Elizabeth Perry of Houston, TX. Great-grandsons Tozer Patton and Titus Patton of Fayetteville, AK. Truman is also survived by brother Reginald Perry of Portland, Oregon; Sisters Dorothy Hunter of Wichita Falls, Texas; Colleen Gailbraith of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Beverly Little of Belton, Missouri; Bonnie Grogan of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Barbara Cooper of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Sherin Brumley of Dayton, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in Truman’s name be made to Indian Heights United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held 5 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009 Memorial Service will be held at 11:00a.m. Tuesday, November 8 at Indian Heights United Methodist Church, 10211 Nall Ave. Overland Park, KS 66207. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com. Arr: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204. (913) 648-6224.
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