Perry Stevenson

Perry Cecil Stevenson was born on February 14th 1961 in Potsdam New York.

He was the youngest of three boys born to Leo Edward Stevenson and Bonnie Louise (Williams).

Perry joined the United States Army at age 18 in January of 1980. He served as a radio operator on a APC Antipersonnel carrier (track) at the US Border Operations in Germany.

While in the service he earned the Army Service Ribbon and the overseas service ribbon. Perry served for 18 months in Germany. He then came back to the united states and was stationed at Ft. Riley KS.

Perry went to church with a cousin and there he met Connie Hollingsworth.

They were happily married for 41 years and together made a beautiful family.

They had 3 children; Perry (39), Tifny (38) and Jesyca (35) (Kyle Simmons), 7 grandchildren; Jordan (23), Vanjander(17), Dorian (15), Perry III (13), Jaxon (12), Wyatt (7) and Link (1 ½), along with 2 great grandchildren, Jaylnn Jr(2) and Laura(2 weeks).

Perry was proud of his family and took every chance to see them. He also made many friends over the years and he felt blessed to count so many.

After brief residences in Kentucky and Georgia the young Stevenson family settled again in Kansas to be close to her family, Doris and Richard Hollingsworth. Playing cards, board games, reading, making up humorous songs to make his grandkids laugh were all fun pastimes, he enjoyed good cuisine, accompanied with a sweet treat. He was a good cook but always watched the clock to make sure he was able to participate with his teammates on his online games. He was always ready to take care of others. No matter what was needed he would see that it was provided. Food, warmth, conversation, advice, uplifting, prayer, a story or even just a smile.

Perry worked as a painter for Al Johnson before going to work with a local company. He retired in 2015. He remained at home with his wife from that time until now. He was very proud of his family and enjoyed any and all time spent with them.

Perry felt loved by friends and family and that meant more to him than any earthly treasures.

Perry passed after a brief illness. Memorial Services will be held at the Irvin Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan KS at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday June 11, 2023.