Morehouse County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....PERRY, JAMES A. August 30, 2017
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News Star World - September 15, 2017
JAMES A. PERRY


Bastrop - James A. "Jimmy" Perry, age eighty-seven, of Bastrop, Louisiana, 
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, after a long struggle 
from a debilitating stroke. Jimmy was born on November 11, 1929, to the late 
Frances H. and Mose E. Perry. He was preceded in death by his sister, Alice 
Perry Smith. Jimmy is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-seven years, Jo 
Ann Barron Perry; his children Karen Murphy and husband Dr. Guy, of 
Mandeville, Louisiana, and James Barron Perry, and wife Tonia, of Bastrop; 
grandchildren, Patrick Murphy and wife Tamara, Kimberly Murphy, Heather 
Murphy Jessee, and husband Wade, and Blake Johnston; and great-
grandchildren, Chase Johnston, Callen Patrick Murphy, Hunter Jessee, Mason 
Jessee, Fox Johnston, and Harley Johnston. He was loved by many nieces, 
nephews, cousins and friends.



Jimmy was raised on his grandfather's "Little Bell" Plantation in 
Perryville. At a young age he was learning to farm, raise livestock, and his 
love of horses made him a real cowboy. As a teenager, he would catch 
alligators in the brake behind the home place and sell the skins. He loved 
the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He graduated from Ouachita 
Parish High School where he played football and met his wife. He attended 
Northeast Junior College, studying agriculture. Most of his life was spent 
farming, raising livestock, and clearing land. He was a master mechanic and 
welder. He loved teaching and helping others to learn these skills. Jimmy 
had the patience of "Job". He had the nickname "Captain". He was very 
creative with his metal working, making many artistic pieces and furniture 
for his family and friends. Those who knew him best experienced his wit and 
mischievousness.



Jimmy was an elder and a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church 
in Bastrop. The church and its members were very important in his life.



The family wishes to especially thank John Davis for his devotion and 
compassion as a dedicated care giver for Jimmy over the last almost four 
years, and his part-time care giver Lavelle Blakely. We also want to thank 
his physician Dr. James M. Smith, and the staff and nurses of Aime Hospice.



A memorial service in the celebration of life will be held on Saturday, 
September 16, 2017, at 1:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop, 
officiated by Dr. John-Nelson Pope. A reception will follow the service in 
the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may 
be made to the charity of your choice. Online registry and condolences may 
be found at www.goldenfh.com.

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