Rickey Perry, son of the late Bettie J. Perry and the late Isaiah Perry, was born on July 28, 1968, in Sumter, South Carolina. Rickey accepted Christ at an early age and attended Wesley United Methodist Church, where he was an active member of the Board of Trustees, the Men’s Choir, and the Usher Board. 

Rickey graduated from R. B. Stall High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably for 23 years. After completing his military service, Rickey earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Charleston Southern University.

Rickey was preceded in death by his mother, Bettie J. Perry; his father, Isaiah Perry; and his grandmother, Evelyn Robinson.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Alethia Danniell Perry; his daughters, Kia Jones and Te’a Perry Carter-Lee (Quinton); and his beloved grandchildren, Alora Perry Carter-Lee and Quinton Carter-Lee. Rickey was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he found great joy in his family.

Rickey is also survived by his siblings, Ronnie Perry (Paula) of Greenwood, South Carolina, and Vernon Perry (Peggy) of Goose Creek, South Carolina, and his mother-in-law, Brenda Jones. He also leaves behind a host of uncles, aunties, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Rickey will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, and his memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of those he leaves behind.