Paul Cameron Perry, 90, of Huntsville, passed away Friday. Born and raised in Elizabethton, Tennessee, Paul graduated from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) where he was the first person to complete a four years degree under the GI Bill. Later he received a Master’s from Auburn University in Industrial Psychology. Paul’s accomplishment are too numerous to mention. In the 1950’s, he worked at MSFC/NASA directly with Werner Von Braun’s missile program. He was a Certified Appeals and Grievance Examiner and a member of the President’s and Governor’s Committee on employment of the handicapped in which he received honorary accomplishments. He was Chief of the Professional recruiting Office at the Space Center prior to his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the VFW, DAV and the Elks. He was the most loving, caring and compassionate person, as he helped hundreds of individuals, especially veterans to receive their benefits in many forms. He gave respect and dignity to individuals.
Survivors include children, Judy Perry of TN, David Perry of TN and Betty June Smith of Alabama; brother, Charles Perry; half-sister, Janis Gerus; grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Perry and Cameron Benjamin Gottlieb; special cousin, Carolyn Slaughter; and his special and beloved dog, Sandy, was his faithful companion.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 30, at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery on October 31.
