William Wade Perry

Mr. William Wade Perry, better known as Billy, 74, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at the Princeton Baptist Hospital in Birmingham.  
Mr. Perry was born in Fayette County on Jan. 15, 1948, to Alton and Melba Aldridge Perry.
Mr. Perry was a member of the Church of Christ and a graduate of Aiken High School in Aiken, SC. In 1970, he graduated from the University of Alabama earning his degree in political science. The same day he received his diploma, he left for Vietnam with the United States Army. He served his country from 1970 until 1973 as an army specialist stationed in Vietnam and Germany. He was a co-founder and contributor of the National Museum of the United States Army. He worked in construction for many years assisting with building factories until his retirement.  His fast wit and humor caught everyone off guard, and his loyalty to his Alabama Crimson Tide ran deep through his veins.
Mr. Perry is survived by his brother - Lloyd Allen Perry and his wife Linda Sue Butler Perry of Jackson, Tenn.; nephews - Evan, Ryan and Rhett Perry; and a host of cousins and other relatives.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother - Rocky Perry.
A graveside service with military honors was held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at the Elm Church of Christ Cemetery near Winfield.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The National Museum of the United States Army, at thenmusa.org/get-involved/donate.

Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, Ala.  35594
205-487-4327