Robert Dwayne 'Bob' Perry

Robert Dwayne ‘Bob’ Perry, 72, of Muskogee, was born August 1, 1952, in Tahlequah, OK to Jackson and Pauline (Taylor) Perry and passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Muskogee, OK. He was a Fort Gibson native, living in the area his entire life. Bob enlisted in the United States Army in September of 1968 and fought selflessly in the Vietnam War. He faithfully served our country until 1972, when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. After the military, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver, retiring with 20 plus years in the industry. Bob was an avid fisherman, especially with Mutt Armstrong, and his brother-in-law, Johnny ‘Catfish’ Armstrong. He made many memories out on the water. Bob had an exceptional talent in restoring old cars and trucks, bringing old vehicles back to life. He loved a good ‘ole western movie, and in his free time you could catch him in front of the TV. Bob loved music and had his own Bluegrass band called Black Oak Mountain. He played banjo and enjoyed making music with his friends. Bob loved and cherished his friends and family immensely, and one of his favorite things to do with them was sit down at the table and play a card game. His legacy lives on in the memories he made with his loved ones. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Jackson and Pauline (Taylor) Perry; his grandfather, Valmond Perry; and his brother, Jackson W. Perry. He is lovingly survived by his two sons, Robert, Jr. and Kevin Perry; the mother to his two sons, Sheryl Hutchins; his sister, Linda Milton and husband Albert; granddaughter, Alaina Grace Perry; great-granddaughter, Gracelynn Perry; great-grandson, Kingston Davis; a very special young man, Ringo Jorgenson; a special adopted young man, Joey James; many wonderful cousins, extended family, and many friends. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held 12:00PM, Friday, October 4, 2024, at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Gibson with Brother David Taylor officiating. Committal prayers and inurnment will follow at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, with full military honors being observed. Darrin Freeman, Albert Milton, Ronnie Milligan, and Johnny Armstrong will serve as honorary urn bearers. The family of Robert Dwayne ‘Bob’ Perry has entrusted his cremation, services, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the Perry family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Robert Dwayne 'Bob' Perry

August 1, 1952 - September 24, 2024