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Neil Allen Perry, 70, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, due to a heart attack.
He was born February 2, 1954, in Van Wert, to Claud and Darl (Abts) Perry. He was a 1973 graduate of Findlay High School and earned his associate degree from Tiffin University. He married Linda Haley on Dec. 20, 1975, and she passed away Jan. 26, 2006, due to Huntington's disease. He later married Cindy (Inbody) Sims on May 27, 2007.
She survives, along with his son, Ned of Findlay; stepchildren, Jason (Nikki) Sims of Fostoria, Brooke (Victor) Tovar of McComb, and Brett (Denice) Sims and Jeff (Kim) Sims, both of Findlay; seven grandchildren, Lance Sims, Mica Ramirez-Deeter (Bradley), Chaz (Ebonie) Ramirez, Logan Harris (Tyler), Livia Harris, Makayla (Ethan) Dabish, and Autumn Sims; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dave (Judi) Perry of Mt. Cory and Bruce (Amy) Perry of Rossford; and stepfather-in-law, Tom (Linda) Teneyck.
He was preceded by his parents; wife, Linda; twin brother, Ned; sister, Linda; and niece, Betsy.
Neil was a wonderful, loving, and fun man who loved to sing. He was a strong Christian who was active in the churches he attended, St. Paul's, Stonebridge, Trinity Baptist, and currently College First Church of God. He enjoyed volunteering with Bible studies, Operation Christmas Child, The Free Store, Huntington's Disease Society, and many others.
Neil retired from The Courier and Walmart recently. He loved spending time with his family, including his stepfather-in-law, Tom Teneyck, and his wife, Linda.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2024, until the time of Neil's celebration of life service at 1 p.m. at St. Paul's Church, 218 E. Sandusky St., Findlay, Ohio, 45840. Interment will follow at Trinity Baptist Cemetery.
The family requests no flowers, but memorial contributions may be made in Neil's honor to Operation Christmas Child, Huntington's Disease Society, or College First Church of God, Ambassador's Class.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home, 225 W. Findlay St., Carey, Ohio, 43316.
Online condolences, as well as a fond memory, may be sent to Neil's family by visiting www.stombaughbatton.com.
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Lindy Cook
June 12, 2024
Cindy, I am so sad reading this. Neil was such a great guy, and I am so glad you got to meet him and have such a great marriage. Every time I saw Neil, he was smiling big! He loved many people, but you sure held a special place in his heart. Big hugs coming your way. Love, Lindy
Bev Raudebaugh
June 9, 2024
Dearest Cindy, my heart broke for you when I read this. A bittersweet day. Yes, he's with the Lord and healed. Yet, you all ache with missing him. You waited a long time for a good guy that loved you. Glad you had these years together. Hang on to those memories. Hang on to GOD. HE'S hanging on to you. Am available for hugs when needed. Love Bev
Bob Wittenmyer
June 6, 2024
Praying for your family, Sorry for your loss
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