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Perry Daniel

Oct. 3, 1938 - May 17, 2022

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PERRY EUGENE DANIEL Having navigated a period of illness with his characteristic strength and calm, Perry Daniel passed away at the age of 83 on May 17, 2022. He did so as he wished; in peace, comfortable at home beside his wife of 62 years, Barbara. He spent the final moments of his life well, sharing with her a last declaration of his love. Perry was born on October 3rd, 1938, in the hilly farmland of Johnson County, KY, the only child to Perry and Ruth Daniel. Though the family moved to Arizona when he was 10, he remained a country boy in spirit, fondly remembering his roots on the farm and his many extended family members in Kentucky and beyond. He was fittingly nicknamed “Pal” by his father, who passed away when Perry was just 16. It was Perry’s way at that early age and for the rest of his life to responsibly endure no matter what; accountable, steady, durable and the model of an old-fashioned work ethic. During high school, while also working to help support his mother, he demonstrated remarkable scholastic and musical abilities. Widely recognized as an award-winning trumpet and accordion player, he also loved attending summer music camps in Flagstaff, AZ. He excelled academically, graduating

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