Charles Leroy

Perkey

Charles LeRoy Perkey, 79, of Dibble, died February 19, 2012 in Norman, Oklahoma. The son of Atoka Artillery (Mincher) and Charley Calvin "Doc" Perkey, he was born November 26, 1932 in Canute, Oklahoma.

Charles served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for Time DC and Lee Way Freight Lines as a mechanic and supervisor for many years. Charles married Ramona Fay Thompson on March 4, 1952 in Sayre, Oklahoma. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cole, Dibble Volunteer Fire Department where he was one of the founders, VFW, and was past president of Sooner Old Timers Radio Club. He loved his children very much and was their biggest fan. He enjoyed giving rides to his great grandchildren behind the lawnmower. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and never met a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers.

Survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Fay, of the home; one son, Larry Perkey and wife, Pearline; two daughters, Tenna Garrett, and Tammi Harris; two grandsons, Larry Lloyd and his wife Misti, Justin and his wife Carole; two granddaughters, Jeanaye and Madison; six great grandchildren, and many others who called him grandpa; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Charles will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 23, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Cole. Reverend David Davis will officiate with interment held in the Dibble Cemetery in Dibble. Arrangements under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook available at www.eisenhourfh.com.