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In memory of
William "Bill" Perdue
November 20, 1946 - January 12, 2021
Nov 20, 1946 - Jan 12, 2021
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He then returned to Florence, Colorado and married the love of his life Elaine (Gifford) on December 7, 1968 and became the proud daddy to son Brian, daughters Sherry and Debby. Bill worked 35 years at “Portland” Holcim cement plant, retiring in 2004. Will (as he was known to all Marines) held an integral part in developing and receiving the charter for the Marine Corps League Detachment 1318 in 2008, he held a lifetime membership.
He is preceded in death by father Curtis Perdue and mother Vivian (Eller) Perdue. Survived by his wife of 52 years Elaine (Gifford) Perdue; son Brian (Phoebe) Perdue of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; daughter Sherry Perdue of Penrose, Colorado; daughter Debby Perdue of Coal Creek, Colorado. Four grandsons Chance (Kimi) Combs of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; Tait Hoffarth and Jacob Hoffarth of Penrose, Colorado; Seth Perdue of Florence, Colorado; five granddaughters Megan Stanley of Canon City, Colorado; Carly Hammel-Lyons of Pueblo, Colorado; Taylor (Colton) Turner of Midland, Arkansas; Melissah and Arianne Gonzales of Penrose, Colorado; five great-grandsons and one great granddaughter; his brothers and sisters along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Interment of cremains, with full military honors will be held at Union Highland Cemetery on July 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Marine Corps League – Royal Gorge Detachment 1318, P.O. Box 1376, Canon City, Colorado 81215.
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My daddy always had my back...I was helping with the Toys for Tots collection. Dad and I both had a full load of toys t…
My daddy always had my back...I was helping with the Toys for Tots collection. Dad and I both had a…
My daddy always had my back...I was helping with the Toys for To…
I love you Bro.
Thought of something just the other day I needed to ask you and realized suddenly I couldn't. I miss …
Thought of something just the other day I needed to ask you and realized suddenly I couldn't. I miss …
I love you Bro.
Thought of something just the other day I needed to ask you and realized suddenly …
Thought of something just the other day I needed to ask you and realized suddenly …
I love you Bro.
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I think the greatest act of kindness that had any impact on me was his willingness to join the Marines and fight in Vie…
I think the greatest act of kindness that had any impact on me was his willingness to join the Mari…
I think the greatest act of kindness that had any impact on me w…
Bill was a very thoughtful man. He taught me by example to be a good friend. He was always ready with a smile and a h…
Bill was a very thoughtful man. He taught me by example to be a good friend. He was always ready …
Bill was a very thoughtful man. He taught me by example to be a…
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