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Obituary: Gerald Barney Perry, 81, of Sulphur, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015. He was born in Sulphur, to H.R. "Jack" Perry and Willa Hoffpauir Perry on Aug. 3, 1933. Gerald was a devout Christian who lived his life with humility, integrity and honesty. He will be remembered for his kindness, patience, trustworthiness and his steadfast faith in the Lord. He graduated from Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University on a football scholarship. He then began his career at Conoco where retired 33 years later as machinist. At the time of his retirement, he was considered one of the top machinists. Gerald had been a member of Houston River Baptist Church for 56 years and served as a Deacon. Family and friends knew of his dry sense of humor and quick wit. Because of his quiet demeanor he worked well training horses and working with cattle. After his retirement, he enjoyed playing pool at the Sulphur Senior Center and dominoes with friends. He participated in the Senior Olympics and won several track medals. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Lethia Claudette Perry; his four children and their spouses, Jack "Kevin" Perry and wife, Barbara, Gerald Reed Perry and wife, Lori, Lisa Perry Adams and husband, Pete, David Randall Perry and wife, Lisa; his sister, Elizabeth Perry Fugatt; and niece, Regina Perry; 10 grandchildren, Justin Perry (Laura), Allison Perry, Jesse Perry, Julie Perry, Jake Perry, Nevaeh, Laura Adams Funderburk (Davy), Katherine Adams, Joseph Perry, Elizabeth Perry; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Jack Lynn Perry. Visitation was on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Hixson–Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Houston River Baptist Church in Sulphur, La. Burial will follow at Mimosa Pines North. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, remembrance donations can be made to the charity of your choice , or to Advance Him/Funderburk Ministries, P.O. Box 151, New Castle, CO 81647. The family would like to thank the staff of High Hope Care Center, Brighton-Bridge Hospice and Dr. Brian Clements for their kindness and loving care given to Gerald during the last few years.Published in Southwest Daily News from July 22 to Aug. 21, 2015.