Ben Edward Perry

CLAXTON: Ben Edward “Ben Ed” Perry, 83, passed away September 19, 2022 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia after a short illness. The Evans County native was a member of The First Baptist Church. He attended A.B.A.C. College in Tifton, Georgia where he met the love of his life, Evelyn Cravey. Ben Ed was self employed in the poultry industry, employed by Claxton Manufacturing, and Wynn Dixie Groceries. He appreciated hunting, fishing and reading.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mona Lee Daniel Perry Allen; father, Senator George Edward Perry; and sister, Chloe Perry Mitchell.


SURVIVORS: wife, Mrs. Evelyn Estelle Cravey Perry; daughter, Elizabeth Lee Perry Peszka; sister, Patrice Ann Perry Rushing Durrence; brother, G. Malcolm Perry; grandchildren, Anthony Edward Carlson and Matthew Daniel Carlson; also, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

VISITATION: Saturday, September 24, 2022 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.

FUNERAL: Saturday, September 24, 2022 11:00 A.M. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.

BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery.