David (Dave) Britt Perry, age 82 passed away on 11-13-2022 surrounded by family. He was born on 04-22-1940 to Alton and Mildred Perry in Marlow, OK. Dave graduated from Pauls Valley High School in 1958. Then entered the Marine Corp in 1958 serving four years and had an active lifelong commitment both to his country and to the Marines.
He and the former Dicy Biggar were married for more than 50 years meeting in college. Together they raised 2 strong and independent sons- David Frank and Edward Lee Perry. He considered that he was very fortunate to have both sons living and working on the ranch as well as 2 grandchildren- Ruger and Geneva. In addition, they have a special niece, Cheri Voss of Canyon Lake, Texas who they consider as a daughter after living with them during her teenage years. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Wooten of Colorado Springs and several nieces and nephews. He also had close relationships with sister-in-laws Carol Biggar and Phyllis Biggar and their respective children.
Dave 12 years ago was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Myasthenia Gravis. Thru the excellent care provided by Dr Rene Ballard and Sheri Allen, Dr Brent Beason and Wendy Beason as well as Gayla Barker he was able to daily fight this disease. Though he was a tireless warrior, his body over time began to decline.
He was an active community volunteer. He served on the Wynnewood EMS Board for more than 8 years, 6 of which he served as the Board President. He resigned in 2019 due to health issues. For more than 40 consecutive years, he has continued to donate funds to support both 4H and FFA members each year at the yearly county livestock show as they showed their respective prize winning animals. He was a proud supporter of the Wynnewood Buyers Group each year supporting youth both financially as well as volunteering his time.
For more than 20 years he was the successful CEO of Mid-Continent Truck Sales where he grew overall sales each year. He believed and acted as an honorable salesman for each and every sale resulting in a long term relationships with his customers. After selling his shares in 2012, he retired to their beloved Perry Ranch where they raised registered breeding stock and pecans. For him, the best part was working with both sons to improve the land and livestock.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 10:00am on Thursday 11- 17-22 at Wooster Funeral Home in Pauls Valley. In lieu of flowers, recommended donations to consider are the Wynnewood Friends of the Library at 108 N Dean A McGee , Wynnewood, OK 73098 or to the Wynnewood Buyers Group benefiting 4H and FFA youth, Box 369, Wynnewood, OK 73098 and are greatly appreciated.