Biography

Boyd Perry was born May 23, 1942 in Dallas, Texas to Wanda and Boyd Franklin Perry. He passed away March 7, 2010 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 14 days.

Boyd grew up in Texas, in and around the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. In 1959 he joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge, he moved to Compton, Texas where he started his career as a mechanic. In the late 60's he moved to Springfield, Missouri where he continued his career as a mechanic in automobile dealerships. Boyd was married to Joyce Verna Blevins on June 10, 1972 in Springfield. After their marriage they moved to Ash Grove, Missouri before Boyd moved the family to Cheyenne, OK to make their home. Boyd enjoyed shooting pool, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Jeanne Newsom.

He his survived by his wife, Joyce, of the home; 6 sons, Steve Blevins and wife, Reene, Springfield, MO, Tim Blevins and wife, Gail, Rogersville, MO, Boyd "Chief" Perry, Cheyenne, OK, Boyd Franklin Perry, Colorado, Mark Edward Blevins, Elk City, OK and Marty Perry, Oklahoma City, OK; 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 1 brother, Rowdy Compton and wife, Tamy; 4 sisters, Sandi Brown and husband Phillip, Rhonda Maynard and husband, Billy, Frances Hertless and husband, Rick, Sherry Woods and husband, Roy; a brother-in-law, Jack Newsom; 2 sisters-in-law, Nedaline Renshaw and husband, Kenneth, Rita Branam; special friends, Johnny Rice, Lisa Boyett and Dianna Conway; and a host of other relatives and friends.,

Funeral Service

Wednesday March 10, 2010, 10 AM at Cheyenne United Methodist Church
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Burial will follow in the Berlin Cemetery.