MUD FORK, WV - Jarrel Arlis Perry, 74, of Mud Fork, departed this life November 5, 2008, at Logan Regional Medical Center.
Born June 24, 1934, at Mud Fork, he was a son of the late Noah and Essie Maynard Perry. Also preceding him in death were three sisters Zelpha, Weltha and Arizona Perry, and one brother, Denver Perry.
Jarrel was retired from Hobet Mining as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the UMWA, attended the Trace Church of God, was a Mason of the Aracoma Lodge No. 99 and served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 50 years, Georgia Workman Perry; three daughters, Renee Perry, Jessica (Mark) Hatfield and Jeryla Jo Perry, to whom he was a loving Dad, all of Verdunville; one granddaughter, Talhia (J.R. Chafin) Preece; one grandson, Dawson Jarrel Beckett; two great-grandchildren, John Arlis and Joshalyn Marcum; two brothers, Noah Perry Jr. and Freddie Perry, both of Verdunville, and one sister, Mavis Evans of Verdunville. He will be greatly missed by a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 9, in the James Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Frye Cemetery at Verdunville.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Perry, Shannon Perry, Rocky Adkins, Keith Adkins, Mike Baisden and Ricky Adkins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Hatfield, Michael Beckett, Louie Hensley, Dwayne Messer, Ross Adkins, Mark Miller, Jacob Miller and Joe Gray.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com
Dear Dad,
A father's love is a gift that is freely given, a gift that is demonstrated by deed and word, a gift that begins before birth and endures forever. Great dads come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, temperaments and nationalities; but they all share a singular trait: paternal love. Sometimes, that devotion is tested to the limits: even well-intended children occasionally behave in ways that only a parent could love. Thankfully, you forgave my shortcomings, and for that, I'm grateful. Your heart was big enough to love me in spite of my imperfections ... thank goodness, and bless you, Dad, forever!
Always,
Jeryla Jo
James Funeral Home of Aracoma is in charge of the arrangements.
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