PERRY RONALD C #1

LTC Ronald C. Perry was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/30/2020 at the age of 87.8 from Stroke
Cumberland City, TN
Date of Birth 09/26/1932
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with D/101 AWC 101 ABN in 68-69
This information was provided by Sammie Williams - Obit

More detail on this person: Clarksville - Col. (Ret) Ronald Clair Perry, age 87 of Clarksville, passed away from a stroke on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Novant Health in Thomasville, NC. A family graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2020, at Greenwood Cemetery. Ron was born September 26, 1932, in Portland, ME to the late Harold and Elizabeth Perry. Ron retired as Colonel after 23 faithful years of service in the U.S. Army. Col. Perry served as Commander of the 4/77th Aerial Field Artillery, 101st Airborne Division He additionally served as Commander (Director) of the Attack Helicopter Training Division (Cobra Hall), HAAF, Savannah, GA. He was a Green Beret and served in the 1st Cavalry in Vietnam on his first of 2 tours. His decorations include Silver Star (A Shau Valley), Distinguished Flying Cross (2), Bronze Star (3), Purple Heart (multiple), and several others. Following U. S. Military retirement, Ron served 20+ years at Sikorsky Aircraft, United Technologies Corporation, and was instrumental in the development of the Black Hawk aircraft. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Diane Perry; his son Cedric Perry; and his son by marriage Staff. Sgt. Thomas E. Vitagliano. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Severine; sons, Jeffrey Perry (Joan), Michael Perry, Stephen Perry, and Scott Johns; daughters, Laurie Hadley (Wade), Carol Armistead (James); children by marriage, Erik D. Vitagliano, Tammy Ronan (Joe); grandchildren, Lisa Perry, Laura Wix, Brian Perry, Wade H. Hadley, Sarah Barnett, Sandy Perry, Ronald (Ceddy) Perry, Samantha Blake, Anna Armistead, Molly Ronan, Lexi Ronan, Shelby Ronan & Shane Ronan. Pallbearers will be James Armistead, Wade Hadley, David Wix, Brian Perry, Wade H. Hadley, and Ronald (Ceddy) Perry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the V.F.W. Post 4895, 1701 Haynes St., Clarksville, 37043.

Burial information: Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, TN

This information was last updated 08/03/2020

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024