Obituary of Emmett Perry

Mr. Emmett Perry of Lockeford passed away in Lodi at the age of 92 on September 16, 2004. Mr. Perry was born in San Jose, CA on January 18, 1912 to Henry and Mamie Perry. He was raised in this area, marrying Alice Pettengill on June 30, 1938. They moved to Lockeford in 1947. He was an electrical engineer for over 50 years, retiring from Diamond Walnuts. He was a member of the following organizations; Stockton Astronomy Club, Native Plant Society, Past President of San Joaquin County Historical Society, Woodbridge Masonic Lodge #131, Woodbridge Eastern Star, Lodi and Stockton Gem & Mineral Club, and Photographic Society of America as well as other local camera clubs. He was also a leader in the 4-H Club for children in the area of electricity. A well-known photographer, he exhibited many of his pictures, especially of wildflowers, to many local clubs. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Alice Perry of Lockeford; daughter, Gail Parris of Sacramento; grandchildren, Floyd Perry of Stockton, Candice Perry of Stockton, Sheldon Perry of Oregon, Alyssa Parris of Washington and Marcus Parris of New York; niece Valerie Goforth and family of Stockton. Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his son, Floyd Emmett Perry in 2004. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Harmony Grove Cemetery in Lockeford with Woodbridge Masonic Lodge #131 officiating. Visitation will begin on Sunday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, continuing Monday from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM at Lodi Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to San Joaquin Historical Society P.O. Box 30, Lodi, CA 95241-9915 or Harmony Grove Church Fund, San Joaquin Parks & Recreation, 11793 N. Mickey Grove Road, Lodi, Ca 95240.