Edward Gene Perry, 77, of Wauchula, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gordo, Alabama on February 7, 1938, and had been a resident of Hardee County since the age of 16. He had been employed as a lineman supervisor with Peace River Electric Co-op for 41 years, and was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodges.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Perry, and two brothers, Hubert and Willie Perry. Survivors include his wife, Alice Perry of Wauchula; sons, Tony Perry and wife Ladonna of Wauchula, Donald Perry of St. Cloud; daughter, Cheryl Perry of St. Cloud; step-son, Marlin Gladfelter of Arcadia; step-daughters, Wanda McCord and husband Jody of Punta Gorda, Donna Spangler and husband Denny of Punta Gorda, Linda Reed and husband Kenny of Arcadia; brother, Lawrence Perry, Jr. and wife Carolyn of Coker, Alabama; sisters, Mary Harris of Northport, Alabama, and Frances Gray of Northport, Alabama; nine grandchildren, Melissa Pace (Andrew), James Perry (Michelle), Nicole Perry, Amber McClenithan (Travis), Stephanie Adcock (Tyler), Kimberly Perry, Heather Perry, Andrew Perry, Robert Perry; nine step-grandchildren, Crystal Lisby (Kevin), Kelly Davidson (A.J.), Landon Collier, Kevin Gladfelter (LeAnna), Marshall Spangler, Dia Spangler, Casey Savelli (Brian), Brittany Reed; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Robarts Garden Chapel from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, with funeral services at 11:00 AM. Interment is in Wauchula Cemetery.