Philip D. Perry, 87, of New Castle died Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Stonebrook Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. He was born December 6, 1920 in Millville, Indiana, a son of the late Ira Elmer and Elnora (Leonard) Perry.
A lifetime area resident, he retired for the U.S. Post Office on January 2, 1985 after 32 years of service. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force serving from 1942 thru 1944. He was a former member of the Nettle Creek Church of the Brethren where he was active for many years. He was currently a member of the Memorial Wesleyan Church in New Castle. He enjoyed camping and fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan.
Survivors include two daughters: Patricia Ann (husband: Larry) Bundy of Knightstown and Linda Susan (husband: Danny) Davis of New Castle; a daughter-in-law: Ruby Perry of New Castle; seven grandchildren: Terrilynn and Brian Perry both of New Castle, Marc (wife: Charmi) Bundy of Greenfield, David (wife: Susie) Bundy of Knightstown, Christopher (wife Melinda) Bundy, Jennifer (husband: Randy) Davis, and Jason (wife: Kim) Davis all of New Castle; a step granddaughter: Misty (husband: Joel) Schielie of Greenfield; nine great grandchildren: Nathan Philip and Corbin Bundy, Erin and Adam Bundy, James and Anna Davis, Landon, Adrienne and Meredith Bundy; two step great grandchildren: Michael and Madison Schielie; two sisters: Theo Blaylock of Dallas, Texas and Wanda Carmack of New Castle; and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: Martha Mae Fatzinger Perry in 2007; son: John Bernard Perry; two sisters: Ruth Gordon and Amy Shaw; and four brothers: Eugene, Merle, Arnold and Trever Perry.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service with Pastor Marc Bundy officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer Disease Research Foundation or American Diabetes Association with envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at
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