Eugene "Doc"

Perry

Eugene “Doc” Perry, age 88, of Mount Airy, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Born in Clarkesville, Georgia, on September 17, 1938, he was a son of the late Floyd Perry and Maebell Fry Perry. Doc was a hardworking and dedicated carpenter for many years before his retirement. Known for his strong work ethic and love for his family, he was a man who believed in working hard, providing for those he loved, and appreciating life's simple blessings. Above all, Doc treasured his family, and the love he shared with them will remain a cherished part of his legacy. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Franklin Perry; and siblings, Earnest Perry, Bert Perry, B. Perry, Phil Perry, Dorothy Perry, and Bonnie Nix.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Crystal Perry; grandchildren, Clay and Bailey Perry, and Carson Perry; great-grandson, Walker Perry; sisters and brother-in-law, Ovaline and Sidney Abernathy, and Genevieve Ward; sisters-in-law, Wanda Perry and Helen Clark; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home, with Rev. Alvin Burns, Mr. Josh Perry, and Mr. Clay Perry officiating. Interment will follow in the Glade Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

An online guest registry is available for the Perry family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is honored to serve the family of Eugene “Doc” Perry.