Lamar Perry

Lamartine (Tene) Perry, age 82, of Hoschton, GA passed away November 1, 2016 after an extended illness. Tene was preceded in death by his parents Luke and Mellie Perry; sisters, Allene (Joe) Ramsey, Isabelle (Lindsey) Bridges, Ann (Dub) Mills; brothers, Ambus (Allene), Charles (Sarah), Guy (Martha) Odell (Sally), L. G (Jo), James (Rebecca), Earl, Henry Grady (Marlene) Perry; brothers-in-law, Lee Black, Lloyd Osborne and Mackey Robertson. He was married to his cherished wife, Shirley Seigler Perry for fifty-six years. He also leaves a daughter, Melanie Willis, son-in-law, John Willis; grandsons, Braxton and Barrett Willis of Daufuskie Island, South Carolina; sisters, Martha Black, Ila, Georgia, Grace Robertson, Lake Park, Florida; brother, Robert Perry, Danielsville, GA; sister-in-law, Mickie Perry, Villa Rica, Georgia; other family members and friends. He was a graduate of Ila High School and Piedmont College. Tene served his country for four years on the USS Twining DD540 as a medical assistant. His forty year career was with Gold Kist Company in Atlanta as an accountant in the poultry division. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Buford, Georgia and a member of the Upper Room Sunday School Class. Lamar enjoyed celebrating the good things of life - his family and friends. He was an avid sports fan who loved the Georgia Bulldogs, fishing, and golf. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center E, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346 or one of your choice. Special thanks to the Gentiva Hospice, and also for the love and care given at the Oaks of Braselton, Georgia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Buford, 4550 Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford, GA 30518 with Rev. Carlton Bell and Rev. Laura Davis officiating. The family will be holding a visitation and reception following the service in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church of Buford. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.