Roy “Squirrel” Perry Jr.

Published 11:29 am Friday, March 14, 2025

Squirrel was called home on March 11, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on May 22, 1981, to the late Diane (Dugger) Perry and Roy Perry Sr., he lived his life in Elizabethton, Tenn. Squirrel was also preceded in death by one sister, Angie Morgan, and a brother, Johnny Hicks.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Melissia Perry; son, Jayden Perry; daughters, Madison Perry and Angel Heath; and one granddaughter, Mavis, all of Elizabethton; brothers Scottie Hicks and wife, Kristi, of Kingsport; Keith Hicks and wife, Becky, of Johnson City, Tenn.; nephews Jacob Roberts and Hailey of Johnson City; Bubba Morgan and wife, Erica, of Elizabethton; Dustin Statham and Kenneth Allen of Johnson City; nieces Ashley Fleenor and Harold; Charity Statham of Elizabethton; Brea Hicks and Skylar Hicks of Kingsport; special brothers Derrick McInturf, Matt Severns, Chris Johnson and James Bennet. Also, his two “stoopid” pit bulls, Harley and Cane.

Squirrel was truly one of a kind and will be missed by numerous friends and family throughout the community. He could always be counted upon to help out any who asked, no favor too big or small. His interests ranged from building and adding to his collections of “Fast and Furious” cars to Jordan sneakers. In his free time, he enjoyed tinkering with various vehicles ranging from lowriders to motorcycles to mini trucks and more. Squirrel’s passion was his family, though, and being the “Super Basketball Dad” to both Jayden and Maddie. Squirrel’s many loves extended to chocolate and peanut butter; he was a Reese’s Cup lover at its finest.

With a bright, friendly smile, Squirrel was handy with a joke to tell, often ending with one of his favorite quotes, “It’s alright; it’s ok; it’s no problem.” His army will always have him in their thoughts, and the family would like to thank everyone for the love and support they’ve shown.

Services will be March 18 at Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Brandon Young of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church officiating. There will be no graveside service. Squirrel’s wishes were to be cremated and his ashes kept with those of his parents and family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to help with expenses. Condolences can be made at their home, 205 Franklin Lane, Elizabethton, TN 37643, or sent to the family at our website: www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Perry family.