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The Gazette publishes obituaries on a daily basis. Use the search field above to search for obituaries by name or keyword. Readers can submit an obituary or submit a milestone to The Gazette. The obituary must be submitted before 1 p.m. for publication online and in the newspaper the next day, with the exception of obituaries for Sunday publication, which must be submitted by 1 p.m. on Fridays.
Byron Perry
BYRON LEE PERRY
Cedar Rapids
Byron Lee Perry passed away May 9, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Visitation: 1to 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, followed by procession to Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, for a graveside service and military honors.
Byron was born June 20, 1944, to Kenneth L. Perry and Pearl C. Melchior in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a Vietnam War veteran having served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Oriskany. Byron was a brilliant carpenter and was a master in his craft. He loved a good conversation with friends. In the past, Byron loved to ride on his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenny; infant son, Eric; and nephew, Mike Johnson.
Byron is survived by his son, Patrick Byron Perry; his sister, Celestine Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.
Please share your support and memories with Byron's family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
