Elmer Perry

Elmer Perry, 71, of Bandera, Texas, passed away on April 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Bandera. He was born in Durango, Colorado to Wayne and Elnora Perry on November 9, 1948. He married Linda Perry on March 16, 1968 in Bloomfield, New Mexico. \r\n\r\nHe spent his high school years in Blanding, Utah and Bloomfield, New Mexico. Following graduation from Blanding High School, Elmer served six years in the National Guard. Elmer's thirty year career in the oil and gas industry began with El Paso Natural Gas. After 15 years, Elmer transitioned into his own company, Bighorn Production Services, and wrapped up his career as a well-respected pipeline consultant in New Mexico and Texas. He truly loved hunting and fishing, watching Michael calf rope, and hanging out with Mickenzi and great-grandson, Lincoln. \r\n \r\nElmer was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Elnora Perry.\r\n\r\nElmer is survived by his wife, Linda Perry. He is also survived by his children, Ricky Perry, Mickey and wife Charlotte Perry. Brothers and sisters, Sheron Farrow, Mark Perry, Susan Perry. Grandchildren, Michael, his girlfriend Courtney Flach and Mickenzi Perry. Great-grandchild, Lincoln Perry. \r\n\r\nFuneral services will be streamed via Facebook Live at the link provided below from Ridin' the River Cowboy Fellowship's Facebook page with Jeff Bishop officiating. Services and specific time and date details will also be accessible by searching for "Ridin' the River Cowboy Fellowship" on Facebook and "liking" their page. Elmer will be laid to rest at the 11/7 family ranch in Tarpley, Texas.\r\n\r\nPlease join in Elmer's celebration of life at: https://www.facebook.com/RidintheRiverCowboyFellowship/\r\n\r\nHonorary pallbearers will be Jeff Bishop, Perry Jeter, Jesus Villalobos, Josh Wagoner, James Baird, Amador Garza, Drew Hatley, Allen de la Portilla and Jose Chavez.\r\n\r\nPallbearers will be Mickey Perry, Michael Perry, Jay Rasberry, Fred Martinez Glen Flach, and Corey Flach.\r\n\r\nThe family of Elmer wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Jay and Debbie Rasberry, Alamo Hospice, Ridin' the River Cowboy Fellowship, and their wonderful friends and family. \r\n \r\nThe family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the "Send Condolences" link. \r\nFuneral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n