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Joe is survived by two sisters, Linnie Manning and Margaret (David) Eubanks along with three children, Bonnie (John) McCallum, Kevin (JoLynn) Perry and Colin (Sandy) Perry. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Jenna and Jessica McCallum and James Perry.
Joseph (Joe) Perry 95, of Colorado Springs, passed from this life on March 20, 2019 at home with family at his side. Joe was born in Williamston, NC on March 18, 1924 to Joseph and Ina Bell Perry. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Robert, Colon and James, a sister, Mary Jackson, a daughter, Jan Perry, his wife and mother of his children, Emma Perry and his second wife, Bernice.
JOSEPH "JOE" PERRY
March 18, 1924 March 20, 2019
Joe came to Colorado in 1943 and trained with the 10th Medical Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (ski troops) of the US Army at Camp Hale Colorado (near Leadville). Joe served his country in WWII in Italy and was discharged January 23, 1946. Joe remained a lifelong member of the 10th Mountain Foundation making two trips back to Italy to honor the fallen.
After the war, Joe returned to NC for a short time but, he had fallen in love with the mountains and Colorado and returned to Pueblo, Colorado in 1951, where he had met the love of his life, Emma Stevenson, back in 1943 while at Camp Hale. Joe and Emma were married in Pueblo March 18, 1951 and moved to Colorado Springs in 1956 to pursue a career opportunity. Joe made a career in the wholesale plumbing and heating industry and in 1968, started his own company, Rampart Supply, which survives today.
Joe was successful in business due to his gregarious personality - Joe never met a stranger (at least not after the first five minutes). He touched the lives of many with his generosity and was always there to assist someone in need. Joe had a strong, moral compass in business to "do what's right" that guides the company today. Joe was active in Rampart Supply until his death.
The family would like to thank Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, along with Heartfelt Care at Home, for the amazing compassion and care provided during the last weeks of Joe's life, that allowed family to honor his desire to remain at home.
Cremation is planned. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
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April 18, 2019
My condolences to the beautiful family that Joe left behind.
May this kind man Rest In Peace.
Karin
Blake Pfeifer
April 17, 2019
Joe is somebody I admired and depended on in the plumbing and heating business for the last 40 years. I would be lost without his knowledge and work ethics that he passed on to his family and staff. Joe was a very important part of my life and my family.
Rest in peace Joe.
ELLEN Kratz
April 13, 2019
Joe was one of my dad, Karl Conover's earliest and dearest Colorado Springs friends when we lived here in the 1950's. We moved back to Ohio, but I eventually came back to the Springs, and whenever Mom and Daddy would come to visit me, it always included a trip to see Joe. When my Dad was dying from cancer in 1996, Joe called him frequently. It was a friendship that spanned more than 50 years. Rest in peace, Joe. I know that you and Karl have a lot to catch up on.
Rick Tomaselli
April 9, 2019
Joe, it's with sadness that we recently heard of your passing. We always enjoyed our chats with you. Your bond with my late father-in-law and 10th Mountain comrade, Ed Kirches, was unbreakable. We miss marching with you both in the Veterans Day Parade. Say hello to Ed when you see him. To your loving family, we share your sadness, but hope you find comfort in all the memories and love you all shared. I salute you Joe! Condolences from Rick and Ann Tomaselli (Kirches)
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Jerry Good
March 31, 2019
Joe was one of my most favorite people,a man I truly respected. My deepest condolences to his family.
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