Obituary of David Perry

David Neil Perry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 28, 1967. He was the son of the late Harvey Perry and Jean (Carroll) Perry. David attended Airport Community Schools. For over twenty years, David supported himself as a commercial painter and sandblaster. Most recently he had been employed by Midpro as a union painter. During David's career, he was proud to have worked on some architectural phenomenon such as the Ambassador Bridge, skyscrapers in downtown Detroit, the People Mover, and had also painted high rise buildings in Las Vegas. David was very charming, and he was well known for his giving spirit. Throughout his life he enjoyed loving and laughing. David had a great sense of humor. He was a practical joker, always doing something funny, and relished in being the life of the party. David enjoyed spending time with his family and hanging out with his friends. He loved to tell tall tales, ride back country roads, and listening to music. David had lived in Louisiana the past seven years before moving back for health reasons recently. David Neil Perry, age 46 of Newport, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Exeter Township. In addition to his father his passing was preceded by a brother: Harvey Leeland Perry. To cherish his memory, he leaves behind his loving mother: Jean Perry of Newport; three sisters: Lisa Perry of Newport, Terina Perry of Newport, and Susan Perry-Feaganes of Carleton; a brother: Michael A. (Sharon) Perry of Arkansas; a sister-in-law: Carol Perry of Lapeer; and an array of nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 7:00pm on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will follow at 7:00pm also at Merkle's, with Kenny Spain, Associate Pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Private burial will take place on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Perry Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.