James Clay Perry Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Clay Perry of Olathe, Kansas, who passed away on October 15, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Clay Perry to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Frank Perry and Helen Twila Perry (Speich); his brother Bill Perry; his brother-in-law Thom McGuire; and his parents-in-law, A. J. and Veta Leister.
He is survived by: his stepmother Ethel Louise Perry Nunn (Tootie); his close friends, Mel and Connie; his wife Karen Leister Perry of Olathe; his sister Judy McGuire of Prairie Village; his sisters-in-law, Diane Perry of Wood River and Kay Laubhan (Vern) of Salina; and his stepsister Francis Hattabaugh (John) of Branson, Missouri.. He is also survived by nephew, great nieces and nephews, and many cousins.
Donations to honor Jim's memory may be made to the following: Ahearn Fund, Kansas State University, 1800 College Ave., Manhattan KS 66502.
