Morris Harley Perry

Morris Harley Perry, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Zionville, North Carolina on September 24, 2024 with family and friends by his side. 

Morris was born in Watauga County on June 21, 1941 to the late Harley and Lola Perry.  He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Zionville, NC.

Morris loved hunting, fishing, watching sports and his beloved Beagle "Seventy".  He also loved gardening and freely sharing his corn and tomatoes with his neighbors.

Morris was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Esther Martha Perry on November 12, 2023; three sisters, Mabel Jean Ruby, Maxine Cornett and Ollie Belle Greer; and brother Alfred (Bud) Perry. 

Morris is survived by his sons Reggie (Sherry) Perry, Rick (Donya) Perry and Randy (Debbie) Perry; Six grandchildren, Alisha (Ray) Welborn, Cassie (Curtis) Gladney, Brittany (Forrest) Visser, Lauren (Robert) Miller, Jenna Reece and Zach Perry; 16 great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.  Morris is also survived by sisters Josephine Miller and Barbara Perry-Sheldon, brother-in-law Ken Sheldon, sister-in-law Brenda Sanders and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Amorem for the palliative care provided.  Also a very special thank you to Lisa Marsh and best friend Jerry Wilson for the love and care they provided for our dad.  

Graveside services will be conducted September 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with burial to follow.  Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Perry family.

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Perry family.

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