Gerald Gilbert "Jude" Perry, 82, of Lawrenceburg, husband of 58 years of Shirley Cunningham Perry, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 at U.K. Medical Center. Born Oct. 3, 1932 in Anderson County, KY, he was the son of the late Leslie Everett and Alberta Cooper Perry.

Mr. Perry was a former employee of National Distillers, Edwards Sausage, and Cammack's Grocery. Recently, he and his son Chris worked flipping houses. He was a member of Corinth Christian Church and a former deacon.

Along with his wife, Jude is survived by his son, Chris Perry and his wife Nancy of Lawrenceburg; a grandson Bryan Sharp (Tammy) of Frankfort; three great grandchildren, Megan, Madison, and Mackinley; two sisters, Sylvia Goins of Lawrenceburg, and Betty Ann Wright of Shelbyville; and a sister-in-law, Sue Perry. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma McDonald and Linda Henderson; and four brothers, Coleman, Hansel "Pat", Tommy, Albert Vege Perry.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, April 13th at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Terry Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 – 2 Monday.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie and Donnie Goins, Nelson Henderson, Jeffrey Perry, Stanley Searcy, and Bryan Sharp. Honorary bearers will be Glenn Birdwhistell, John Allen Perry, Ray Caldwell, and Todd Harp.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40342.