Charles Michael "Mike" Perry

Charles Michael Perry, 71 years old, of Eden, NC, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, November 22, 2022.

A service to celebrate the life of Mike will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 26 at Providence Baptist Church in Stoneville, NC. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service, and other times at the family home.

Mike was born on January 5, 1951 to Ruth Marie Perry and the late Walter Odell Perry. He was a former teacher and coach at Holmes Middle School, an accomplished trumpet player, and enjoyed acting in area theatre guilds. For many years, Mike was an active member of the Eden Kiwanis Club serving as President and as Lt. Governor.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lynda Lake Perry, and his daughter, Missy Perry Bailey (Fred) of Stoneville, NC; two grandchildren, Ellie Tingen and Ethan Tingen of Stoneville, NC; mother, Ruth Marie Perry of Sanford, NC; two sisters, Patricia Perry of Grover, NC, and Pam Perry Burns of Sanford, NC.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Odell Perry, and brother, Walter Mitchell Perry.

A special thank you to Mike’s loving caregiver, Pattie Cardwell, RN.

Memorial contributions can be made to Providence Baptist Church, 750 Eden Road, Stoneville, NC 27048, to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 37375, or Rolling Ridge Riding, 2426 Narrow Gauge Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.