Russell George Perry Jr, age 89, of Curtis, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at his home.  He was born June 7, 1928 in Honesdale , PA , the son of the late Russell George and Louise Bayly Perry Sr.  Russell was retired from International Paper Company after 30 years of service, and he later worked as a security guard for another ten years.  He was a United States Air Force veteran.  Russell was a member of Beech Street Baptist Church .  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Daniels Perry, and his second wife, Faye Perry.

Survivors are two sons, David Perry (Laurie) of Cheektowaga , NY and Duane Perry (Denise) of Buffalo , NY , five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one sister, Dawny Keilar of Pennsylvania.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Shady Grove Cemetery at Curtis with Rev. David Graves officiating.

Memorials may be made to Shady Grove Cemetery Fund.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.