Mr. James Roy "Joe" Perry, 84, of Holcomb, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at his residence.  He was born June 19, 1939 in Grenada to Charles Crump and Louise Timmons Perry.  Joe worked for many years at Heatcraft in Grenada and also served in the Mississippi Army National Guard, retiring as a Sergeant First Class.  Joe loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing and duck hunting.  He also enjoyed gardening and had mastered the art of tomato growing.  He was a lifelong Presbyterian.  As a young man, Joe gained vast knowledge of cattle farming as he worked alongside his Dad at his sale barn in Grenada.  He also passed this on to his children and grandchildren as they still have cattle and enjoy riding horses today.

A time of remembrance will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Friday, March 22, 2024 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.  Private burial will follow in the Perry Family Plot in the Oddfellows Cemetery in Grenada.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Perry; two daughters, Stephanie Smith(Eric) of Booneville and Iva Jane Modisette(Mark) of Holcomb; one son, Jimbo Perry(Chellsee) of Holcomb; brother, Charles "Sonny" Perry, Jr.(Judee) of Las Vegas, NV; seven grandchildren, Monroe Perry(Madilyn), James Allen "Chunky" Boatman, Alivia Moore, Laney Jane Modisette, Mark Lane "Boogie" Modisette, Jr., Esme Smith and Ella Rose Perry; one great-grandchild, Liam Monroe Perry; niece, Robin Hood and nephew, Chuck Perry.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two nephews, Jody and Bobby Perry.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).