redperryLarry Gene “Red” Perry, Sr., age 59 of Brownwood passed away at his home on Saturday, March 30, 2013.  Per his wishes, Red will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Netherton Funeral Home & Cremations.

Larry Gene Perry, Sr. was born August 4, 1953 in Longbeach, California to Willard Alton Sr. and Lavonia Ruth (Crenshaw) Perry.  He had lived in Brownwood since 1964.  Red served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He married Debra Netherton in Brownwood in 1976.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Debra Perry of Brownwood; children Larry Gene “Bubba” Perry, Jr., Polly Perry and Brenda Perry, all of Tennessee; brother, Randall Perry and wife, Ann of Brookesmith; mother-in-law, Wanda Netherton of Brownwood; and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Willard Alton Perry, Jr.

Friends and relatives may sign the online guest book at nethertonfuneralhome.com.