David M. Perry Sr.

David Morris Perry Senior, (Patriarch of the Perry family) age 100 years and 5-1/2 months passed away peacefully with family at his side on September 29, 2026 at Soin Medical Center Beavercreek, OH. Born to Lee Edward Perry and Dorothy Richardson Perry on April 9, 1926 at 311 Elm St. Yellow Springs, Ohio. David had an older brother, Lee Edward Perry Jr. who preceded him in death. After serving over 2 years in the U.S. Navy, David returned home and married Marie Adams (deceased) of Yellow Springs, Ohio. From that union a son, David Morris Perry Junior, was born: who later married Sharon Glenn. After several years, and a divorce, David Senior moved to Detroit, MI. and married Frances Uddyback Mundy (deceased) and had a daughter, Patrice Elaine Perry (deceased) who married Brian Fields.

David attended Hampton University, Hampton Virginia,

Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio                            Accounting

Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio                     Engineering

University of Michigan, Dearborn, Michigan                    Engineering

Lawrence Technical University, Southfield, Michigan      Engineering

Occupation: Design Analysis, Automotive Industry in Michigan.

David leaves behind two granddaughters; Marla Elanie Perry Brashears of Springfield, OH, and Shawn Francine Fields of Henderson, NV. Four great grandchildren: John Brashears (LaTasia), Tiana Brashears, JaVonne Brashears (Karina), and JaMar Brashears. Four great great granchildren: Riley Montes Brashears, JaVonne Brashears II, Ja'Leah Brashears, and Le'Lah Brashears. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Jackson Lytle & Lewis Funeral Home, 322 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387. Meet and Greet 10:00 am: Service 10:45 am. Burial to follow at Glen Forest Cemetery, Yellow Springs. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com.