SALISBURY - Dow Vick Perry, Sr., 65, died Monday Oct. 5, 2009 at his home in Salisbury. A service celebrating his life was held Friday, Oct. 9, at First United Methodist Church in Salisbury, with Dr. Stephen D. Haines officiating. A private memorial service at City Memorial Park was held prior to the church service. 

He was born in Louisburg, the son of the late Hugh and Gladys Perry.  He was a graduate of Mills High School and NC State University.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Chancel Choir, a Sunday School teacher and on many committees. He was a captain in the US Army and was an executive at the Celanese Corporation during his 30-year career. 

Surviving: three sons, Vick Perry (Christie) of Seattle, Keith Perry of Raleigh, and Kent Perry (Teresa) of San Carlos, Calif.; sister, Jane Gray Pearce of Pleasant Garden, NC;  and four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 217 South Church Street, Salisbury, NC 28144.

Arrangements by Summersett Funeral Home.