Perry was of the Methodist faith and a very hard working family man. He was a Logger by trade and enjoyed rabbit hunting and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife Donette Mitchum Kelsay of Glens Fork, KY; three sons Jimmy Kelsay (Sharon), Timmy Kelsay (Janeatte) and Eddie Kelsay (fiancée Stacy Hertl) all of Glens Fork, KY; a daughter Debbie Carroll (Richie) of Elkhorn, KY; eight grandchildren, three step grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; a sister Nola Smallwood (Jimmy) of Columbia, KY and two step-brothers Clifton Hadley (Alterine) and Claude Hadley (Donna) both of Columbia, KY.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a step-brother Charles Hadley.
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the McClister Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00am Saturday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
Bro. Pat Smith will be officiating and pallbearers will be Ryan Hadley, Zack Kelsay, Alex Kelsay, Jacob Hatcher, Reece Giles and Rodney Kelsay.