Roy Perry Sr., 83, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:43pm on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert, OH.

Roy was born on June 6, 1940 in Verda, Kentucky to the late Louie C. and Maudie E. (Smith) Perry. He was united in marriage to the late Beverly Ann Shelhart on Sept. 10, 1957 and that same year he joined the United States Army. After enlisting in the Army, he switched to the United States Marine Corp. Roy spent most of his working life at Tecumseh Corrugated Box in Van Wert. He was a natural salesman and wheel and dealer and spent some time working for car dealerships.

Roy was a member of the Delphos American Legion Post #0268. He enjoyed woodworking and his specialty was walking canes. Never losing the itch to wheel and deal, he frequented many flea markets. Roy was very passionate about donating to charities, especially to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Out of all his joys and passions, spending time with his friends and family was something he cherished the most.

Roy is survived by his five children, James R. (Tari) Perry of Spencerville, Roy (Donna) Perry Jr. of Convoy, Ralph C. Perry of Van Wert, Sheila Teman of Delphos, and Lawrence (Rhonda) Perry of Van Wert; one bonus son, Arnold B. Perry of Tazwell, TN; eight grandchildren, Mike Perry, Matthew Perry, Gary (Tiffany) Perry, Wes (Ashley) Perry, David (Deb) Teman, Beverly (Kenny) Boyd, Makayla Anderson, and Jennifer Craft; twenty-three great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren with one on the way; three sisters, Joyce (Ronnie) Brown, Lela Shelton, and Darlene Rucker. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Beverly Perry, granddaughter Jennifer Thomas, great grandchild Tayden Pollock, brother Louie Perry, sisters Betty, Vernie, and Jesse, and daughter-in-law Linda Perry.

There will be visitation from 4-8 pm on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Visitation will continue from 10-11am followed by the funeral service at 11:00am. on Friday, July 7, 2023 also at the funeral home with Pastor Andrew J. Atkins officiating. Burial will take place following the service at New Salem Cemetery near Monticello with military honors conducted by the Spencerville veterans. In memory of Roy, donations can be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

The family asks that anyone in attendance not wear any formal attire. You are encouraged to wear your favorite flannel but any casual attire is preferred.