George Herbert Perry

George H. Perry, 89, of Shelbyville, formerly of Findlay, passed away at 7:19 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Shelbyville, IL surrounded by his loving family. Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Findlay is assisting the family.

George was born on July 19, 1929, in Findlay, the son of E.E. Perry Sr. and Caroline (Bixler) Perry. He and Betty Furr were united in holy matrimony on December 1949 and were blessed with 69 years of marriage. George worked as a clerk for the postal service in 1947. In 1950, he also worked as a signal helper for the CE&I Railroad. He was an Airman First Class in the Air Force in the Korean War (1952 - 1955) where he was a radar operator. In 1955, he returned to the postal service and filled his father's position as a rural mail carrier in 1957 and retired from the postal service in 1985. In 1975, he started Perry Electric and was an electrician until he retired again in 1995.

He loved to fly and at 50 years old he received his private pilot's license. He served his community of Findlay over the years. George was a Commander for the American Legion and a 50-year member of the legion. He was also a Master Mason at Lodge 831 in Findlay. George enjoyed people and his community where he stayed busy. He was an EMT and Fire Chief. He also served on the Findlay School Board, was a Boy Scouts leader, manager of the Findlay Little League and two terms as supervisor of Todd's Point Township.

In his spare time, you could find him camping, fishing, hunting, carving mushrooms into walking sticks or spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Betty Perry of Shelbyville; sons: Jeff (Pam) Perry of Marshall, Joe (Gina) Perry of Findlay and Todd (Sarah) Perry of Findlay; six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

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