Sam Rutherford Perry Obituary
The passing of Sam Rutherford Perry (Austin, Texas) occurred on September 11, 2026. Sam, born on May 26, 1934, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sam Perry and Melba Mignon Rutherford Perry; and his sister Jenny Kay Kubiak. He is survived by: his significant other Shirley Bird of Stockdale, Texas.; his sister Polly Perry-Vincent (L. B. Kubiak); his nephew Dr. Blair Franklin (Kelly); his great-nephews, Sam Franklin (Montana), Luke Franklin and Jake Franklin; his nephew Dr. Scott Franklin (Sherry); his great-niece Jenna Franklin Whitehead (James); his great-nephews, Jace Franklin (Claire) and Josh Franklin; his nephew Logan Kubiak; his niece Lindsay Kubiak; his caregivers, Farah Nouri, Neil Gayle, Gina Johnson, Laquinta Jones, Marlana Saucedo and Sofia Monsivais; Hayes, Carolina, Miles, Charles Cotter, Jake Cotter (Sarah), Beckett, Hudson and Trevor Cotter (Skyler).
A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Episcopal Church (3201 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to "The Shirley Bird Perry Endowment for University History at The University of Texas at Austin," c/o UT Development Office, 1 University Station, Mail Stop A3000, Austin, TX 78712, or to the charity of your choice.
