David M. Perry

David M. Perry, age 65, Grant City, Missouri died Friday, January 13, 2023, at Mosaic Medical Center, Albany, Missouri.

David was born December 15, 1957, in Corning, Iowa.  He was the son of Merrill Vernon and Mary Lou (Huelett) Perry.

David united in marriage Lisa Groom, May 23, 1987, at the Allendale Baptist Church in Allendale, Missouri.

David held a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri.  He had taught instrumental and vocal music in several schools in Northwest Missouri.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-five years Lisa, Grant City, two brothers Mike Avitt, Afton, Iowa, Mark Avitt, Austin, Texas, mother-in-law Evelyn Groom, Albany, brother-in-law Michael Groom, Galesburg, Illinois, and a host of other friends and loved ones.

David’s body has been cremated under the care of the Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, Grant City.  A memorial service to celebrate David’s life will be held at a later date.  Inurnment will be in the Kirk Cemetery, Allendale.