Rockford Varney Perry, Sr.

March 1, 1940 - February 14, 2021

Rockford "Rock" Varney Perry, Sr., 80, of Chesapeake, OH, husband of Teressa Perry, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 1, 1940 in Mingo County, WV, a son of the late Mose Varney and Leva May Brunty Varney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. He held several jobs in his life including working for Campbell's Soup in Napoleon, OH, Huntington Moving and Storage and retired from Yellow Cab Company in Huntington. In addition to his wife, Teressa, survivors include three daughters, Susan Perry of Huntington, Lisa Dillon and Christina Sanders, both of Chesapeake, OH; a son and daughter-in-law, Rockford Varney Perry, Jr., and Melissa Perry of Louisa, KY; nine grandchildren, Anthony Slash, Christopher Slash, April Canady, Kimberly Dillon, Shawn Perry, Justin Courtney, Anthony Courtney, Robert Holley, and Anna Holley; five great grandchildren, Alyssa Followay, Joshua Followay, Jr., MaKayla Followay, Bradley Dillon, and Christian Ryder; three sisters, Sharon Hurley, Barbara Torres, and Marlene Stewart; a brother, Larry Varney: and many other family and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday, February 22, 2021 at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Larry Yost officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit after 1:00 pm Monday at Chapman's Mortuary and send condolences to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com .