Neil Leonard Perry

1931 - 2023

Neil Leonard Perry, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on January 17, 2023.

Neil was born on October 7, 1931. He was adopted by Myrtle and Tom Perry. He was raised and attended school in Excelsior Springs. He was a decorated Eagle Scout. Neil had 30 plus year career as a truck driver for Westfalls -O'dell Trucking, which allowed him to travel the country . Neil was a hard-working man of few words who married Alice (Ogg) in 1950 and had four children. He later married Letha (Wallace) his second wife and then Minnie "Charlotte" (McGinnis) his 3rd wife.

Neil is survived by his children, Larry (Keely) Perry and Carol Perry; grandkids, Monica (James) Slater, Stephanie (Roger) Cole, Krista (Andrew) Hahn, Melissa Perry, Brandon (Katie) Perry, and Alexa Perry; and great grandkids Alex, Cassidy, Ethan, Anastazia, Jazmen, Mia, Everly, Brooklyn, Austin, Hailey, Gavin, Addy, Elliot, Rosie, Gabriel, Liam, Abigail, Byron, and Theodore. Neil was preceded in death by his parents Tom Perry, Myrtle (Wallace) Phillips and Frank Phillips(stepfather); his sons Marvin and David Perry; and his second wife Letha Perry.

A celebration of life for Neil will be held Saturday November 4th  at The Hitchin' Post Venue & Catering 9575 Bruns Road Richmond MO 64085 from 3:00-6:00 pm Friends and family are invited to gather to honor Neil’s memory and share stories and memories.

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