Edwin Elmer Perryman

Edwin Elmer Perryman passed away on the 30 th of October in Tyler, Texas. He was born on August 3rd, 1953, in Tyler, Texas, the son of Elmer Lee Perryman and Reba (Messer) Perryman.

Edwin graduated from John Tyler Highschool, Class of 1971. Shortly after graduating, he began working at Southwestern Bell/AT&T, retiring after more than 36 years.

Edwin is survived by his wife Sheryl and eight of their nine children: Paul Perryman, Robert Perryman and wife Jessie, Joy Lawson and husband Richard, James Perryman and wife Marianna, Laura Perryman, Daniel Perryman, Katie Perryman, and Mary Perryman. He is also survived by eight grandchildren as well as his sisters, Judy Nick and husband Jerry, and Kerry Crews and husband Ray. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as son Justin Lee Perryman.

A lifelong resident of Tyler, Edwin loved his family and enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, bird hunting, and gardening. He loved Jesus and enjoyed serving in his church.

A memorial service will be held on November 2nd at Hill Creek Baptist Church in Whitehouse, Texas at 1:00 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup.

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