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Leon Perry Obituary

Perry Jr., Leon 74, passed away January 18, 2014. Dear father of the Reverend Leon Perry, III; hosts of other loving relatives and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Cage Memorial Chapel, 7651 S. Jeffery Blvd. Mr. Perry will lie in state Friday, January 24 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. at the chapel. Services are Saturday at Metropolitan Community Church, 4610 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, with a 10:00 a.m. visitation followed by 11:00 a.m. service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to "Where Eagles Soar Water Well Project". Interment at Restvale Cemetery. 773-721-8900.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 23, 2014.

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Jan

24

Lying in State

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

7651 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

Jan

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Metropolitan Community Church

4610 S Prairie Ave, Chicago , IL

Jan

25

Service

11:00 a.m.

Metropolitan Community Church

4610 S Prairie Ave, Chicago , IL

Funeral services provided by:

Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

7651 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

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