Thomas “Tom” James Perry: Obituary
Obituaries December 27, 2018
Thomas “Tom” James Perry, 77, of Murphy passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in an Atlanta, Georgia hospital. He grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan. Tom served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He later moved to South Florida where he had worked for South Florida Mack Truck for 17 years. Tom retired to Murphy in 1997, and had worked for Pro Flame locally. He was a member of the Masons, Eastern Star, and Shriners organizations. He was also a member of the VFW Post 10222 (Murphy). Tom was an avid motorcycle rider and had belonged to the Mustang Motorcycle Club in Miami, Florida.
He was the son of the late William Perry and Thelma Stickel Perry Butler. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Bowman.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Dixie Perry; a daughter, Tamia Perry Van Nest and husband, Clint of Kissimee, Florida; a granddaughter, Brette Van Nest Burgos and husband, Ron of Corpus Christi, Texas; a step-son, John W. Dennis and wife, Jennine of Bowie, Maryland; two-step grandchildren, Trisha Snowden and husband, Matt, of Bowie, Maryland, and William D. Dennis of Birmingham, Alabama; two-step great grandchildren, Hailey and Gavin Snowden; a sister, Carolyn Gerber and husband, Larry of Redding, California; and several nieces and nephews.
The interment will be at a later date in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Georgetown, Delaware.
The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 Sunday evening, December 30, 2018 at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Thomas “Tom” James Perry to the Shriners Hospital, c/o Chuck VanGorder, PO Box 307, Andrews, NC 28901.
George Thomas Chambers: Obituary
Obituaries November 7, 2018George Thomas Chambers, age 87, formerly of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Hayesville, North Carolina, from natural causes, on Friday, November 2, 2018. He was born April 12, 1931, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. George attended Tennessee High School, and left to join the Air Force, were he completed his education. He served during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University in 1958. George was the owner of The Mini Market, and George’s Package Store, both in Bristol, Tennessee.
George was preceded in death by his parents, James Corbett and Mary Virginia Crothers Chambers; his sister, Rosemary Reynolds; his brother, Jim Chambers; and his grandson, Seth Guyer.
He is survived by his son, Tom Chambers (Janet); daughters, Leigh (Kevin) Frederick, and Lynne (Vaughn) Guyer; his grandchildren, Dylan Chambers, Katie Keesee, Luke Keesee, Matt Arnold, Rachel Rourk, Savannah Fair, Lee Frederick, Chris Frederick, Andrew Guyer, and Jennifer Richardson; his brother, Rear Admiral Richard Chambers, USN (Mary Ann); his sister, Charlotte Kludzweit; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
George had many special friends, and Air Force buddies. He was kind to everyone he met and was a beloved friend.
His graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Tennessee.
George was an avid backpacker and hiker of the Appalachian Trail; in lieu of flowers, when you are in the woods please have a thought of George and pass on stories you may have to others who are enjoying his favorite hobby.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.