Delbert Purcell Perry

Delbert Purcell Perry passed away peacefully at Grant Medical Center. Delbert was a loving son, father, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Delbert served Bethel Temple in the Maintenance Ministry under the direction of Deacon Will Roy. Delbert was a member of the Bethel Temple under the leadership of Bishop Dane Clark.

Delbert was a dedicated employee at the City of Columbus in the Department of Public Utilities Division of Water where he worked for 5 years as a Laborer. Delbert completed the Restoration Academy program with the City of Columbus, founded by former Mayor Michael B. Coleman. Additionally, he was a member of the AFSCME-1632 Labor Union where he served as Secretary under the leadership of President Angela Williams.

Delbert was a musical artist and loved all types of music. He wrote and produced his CD “Walking Thru the Storm” which touched many people. Delbert also enjoyed movies and often watched them with his mother, Layana.

Delbert was a graduate of Columbus State Community College where he achieved a degree of Associate Degree of Applied Science in Business Management. He then went on to graduate from Franklin University with a Bachelor Degree of Science. Delbert also volunteered for the Salvation Army of Central Ohio.

Delbert is preceded in death by his father Stephen Purcell Perry, maternal grandmother Willadean C. Simmons, paternal grandmother Joan Harding and aunt Tonya R. Simmons. Delbert is survived by his loving mother Layana E. Simmons, his daughter Nalah Layana Perry and son Amir Xavier Perry and former wife Marissa Agnes Schroot and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
St. John 14:1-3

PUBLIC Viewing 4:00pm-5:00PM and PRIVATE Visitation 5:00 PM and Funeral Service 6:00 PM Friday, July 3, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Mask are mandatory. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Delbert’s name to The Salvation Army.