Mr. Darrell Anthony Perry

Darrell Anthony Perry 1957-2019 On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Darrell Anthony Perry was called home to be with the Lord. He transitioned peacefully and surrounded by his loving family. Darrell or “Quail” as he was affectionately referred to as a young man was –a moniker he gained after his first FFA (Future Farmers of America) project, “Covey of Quails”; was born June 12, 1957 to Roy Perry and Martha McShan Perry. He attended Carver High School from 1974-1977 and desiring to enter the workforce sooner, he opted to test out and receive his GED a year before he was schedule to graduate. During his matriculation at Carver, Darrell was an active agricultural student under the tutalege of Voyde Caraway. That love of husbandry cultivated during his high school years transformed Darrell into an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. An adventurous child with a curious mind and creative hands he was a joy to all who knew him. Growing up in Riceville, Texas with his three siblings and hosts first cousins he enjoyed a childhood filled with days of adventure in the sun. The family moved to the Arce Homes area in the early 1970’s, where Darrell resided well into adulthood. He loved the ’44. Darrell married Marilyn Sutton on November 21, 1980, they resided in the Arce Homes area and together they raised Damon Sutton and bore twin girls Carla (Connor) and Charlotte Perry before divorcing. Darrell was employed with Dixie Plywood Company, alongside his father, as a driver for over 20 years. Upon leaving Dixie established his own trucking company and functioned as an independent driver with Coach Transport. Darrell loved his work and was a hard worker. He prided himself on doing the job well, no matter the job. His service excellence followed him even until his last load that he safely delivered where upon he succumbed to his illness. He was known for his kind heart, natural sense of humor and wise old sayings. He had a very high IQ, but remained a humble and God-fearing man. When he was not on the road, he enjoyed farming, gardening, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and his family. His mother Martha Bell McShan Perry, his father Roy Perry, his brother Larry Perry and sister Constance Foley precede Darrell in death. Darrell leaves to cherish his memories; his twin daughters Carla Connor & Charlotte Perry and stepson Damon Sutton: grandchildren, Kassie & Karsyn Connor; His brother Roy G. Perry, sister Vera Perry, Aunt Flora Brown, his niece Ursula Dorsey and nephews John Perry, Malcom Person-Perry, grand-nephew Diop Dorsey, grand-niece Niara Dorsey and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. Services celebrating Darrell Perry’s life are to be held at Pruitt’s in the Heights located at 7518 N Main St., Houston, Texas 77022 on May 25, 2019. The wake begins 9:00am to 11:00am with funeral services to commence promptly at 11:00am. Interment will follow immediately after the funeral at Houston Memorial Gardens, 2426 Cullen Blvd, Pearland, Texas 77581. Repass location TBA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Texas Youth Hunting Program, which has setup a fund in Darrell Perry’s name for urban youth in the Acre Homes and surrounding Houston area who are interested in exposure to the great outdoors. Please send donations to: TYHP 3660 Thousand Oaks, Suite 126 San Antonio, TX 78247 referencing Darrell Perry Memorial Gift.

Mr. Darrell Anthony Perry

June 12, 1957 - May 11, 2019