Larry James Perry

LARRY JAMES PERRY, 65 of Piqua, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 4, 1959 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the late Earnel R. and Mary O. (Pittman) Perry.

He is survived by daughter, Angela (Karl Case) Perry, son, Justin Perry both of Sidney, a child he helped raise like a daughter, Tasha (Taj Gay) Simington of Dayton, Lindsey Jones, who he considered a daughter-in-law, sister, Margaret L. (Perry) Davis of Sidney, four grandchildren: Dylan (Amber Hoskins), Jordan (Zoe Wallace), Keagan, and Kamdyn Perry, three great-grandchildren: Alexander, Alexis, and Kaylani Perry, nephew, Jeffrey (Dawn) Davis, niece, Michelle (Tony) Davis, many great-nieces and nephews, and his dearest friend of many years, Peggy Gambrell of Piqua. He was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Jimmy Davis, nephew, Bruce Davis, and multiple aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mr. Perry was a graduate of Sidney High School class of 1978. He worked for Crane Pumps & Systems in Piqua as a supervisor and machine operator.

Larry was baptized at Beehive United Baptist Church in 1976 and over the years attended Sidney Baptist Church. He was a member of the Piqua American Legion since 2020.

Larry was a simple man who enjoyed bringing a smile to others with his straightforward personality and charming characteristics. He loved spending good quality time with his family and friends, especially making the best of memories with his two grandsons, Keegan and Kamdyn whether it was going to the Aquarium or a new restaurant. He was always striving to be the best role model in life as a dad and grandfather. He would always say “smiles make the world go round,” and "If nobody told you today that they love you, I do!."  Remembering the best of memories about Larry Perry will sure make one smile. With his greatest ability to brighten one’s day, to show his best in any given way “Just Smile” he’d say. His memories will forever live for generations.

Funeral Arrangements are pending at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cromesfh.com