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Bennett Hester Perry Jr.

Birth	:	16 Apr 1929 Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Death	:	15 Apr 2011 Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Vance County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3337570, -78.4105529
Description	:	Bennett Hester Perry, Jr., age 81, passed away on April 15, 2011 in Henderson, N.C. Born in Richmond, Virginia, April 16, 1929 he was the son of the late Bennett Hester Perry, Sr. and Katharine Drane Perry. Bennett was raised and lived in Henderson, NC. After graduating from Episcopal High School in 1947, he earned an undergraduate and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bennett proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as a Lieutenant and a Platoon Leader from 1951-1953. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in the Korean... Read More	Bennett Hester Perry, Jr., age 81, passed away on April 15, 2011 in Henderson, N.C. Born in Richmond, Virginia, April 16, 1929 he was the son of the late Bennett Hester Perry, Sr. and Katharine Drane Perry. Bennett was raised and lived in Henderson, NC. After graduating from Episcopal High School in 1947, he earned an undergraduate and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bennett proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as a Lieutenant and a Platoon Leader from 1951-1953. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in the Korean War. Returning to Henderson, Bennett practiced law and was a partner in the family firm of Perry, Kittrell, Blackburn and Blackburn, which later became Perry and Waters. He was a member of the North Carolina State Bar Association, the North Carolina Bar Association, the Vance County Bar Association and the Henderson Rotary Club. Bennett was an Eagle Scout from Troop 31 in Henderson. He dedicated his time toward serving his community and was named by the Vance County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 2008. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Board of Trustees of the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library where he served as chairman for more than 30 years. He was also a member of the Board of the Salvation Army for 30 years. Bennett was an active member of The Church of the Holy Innocents where he was a life long member and faithfully served in many capacities. Bennett was a highly respected attorney and a true southern gentleman. He had a great passion for the outdoors and especially his time spent at his family farm, Cascine. He was an avid collector of arrowheads and Indian artifacts. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 18th, 2011 at 3:00 at The Church of the Holy Innocents, 210 South Chestnut Street, Henderson, NC, followed by burial at Elmwood Cemetery. J. M. White Funeral Home handled arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson, NC, 27536.

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Bennett Hester Perry Jr.'s memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Vance County, USA.
When did Bennett Hester Perry Jr. death?
Bennett Hester Perry Jr. death on 15 Apr 2011 in Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 36.3337570
Longitude: -78.4105529

Family Members:

Parent

Bennett Hester Perry

(1884 - 1963)

Katharine Parker Drane Perry

(1897 - 1945)

Siblings

Infant Son Perry

(1924 - 1924)

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