Service Details
A Memorial Service for Perry will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00AM until the time of service.
Perry Anthony Gandy was born on April 28,1953 to Aubrey and Joyce Gandy in Racine, Wisconsin. He received his formal education within the Racine Public School System. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age in life.
Perry created a bond with his love for music at just a young age, which lead to him performing music. In fact, he was often asked to perform with many different bands. He then became the founder of his own band, “Transition”, in the 1970’s. You could find him playing his harmonica any day of the week because it was always in his pocket. He also had an avid passion for fishing, and his favorite fishing buddy was his late Uncle Dennis. One thing about Perry was the love he had for his family. He was the happiest when he was in the company of his family, and he was almost always the last one to exit family gatherings.
Perry Anthony Gandy departed his life on June 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce and Aubrey Gandy; grandparents, Louise McCreary and Aubrey Gandy, Sr.; brothers, Corthal McGee, Curtis Harris, and sister, Anita Ashley.
He leaves to cherish his memories his son, Perreese Cottingham; daughters, Joyce and Jamie Gandy; his grandchildren, Joseph Balderas, Perreese Cottingham Jr. (Rice Lake, WI), Brinnae Gandy (Gary, IN), Heaven Cottingham, Montana Reese Cottingham (Tipton, CA), Makaveli Cottingham, Wynter Cottingham and Aubree Smith, as well as four great-grandchildren; siblings, Joy (Ocelia) Simpson, Donnie (Theresa) Gandy, Danny Gandy, Byron (Carol) Gandy, Andre Gandy, Carolyn Cobbs, Danielle Gandy Dunn, Sean (Lena) Gandy, and Pamela (Kerry) Johnson; a very special aunt, Florence Barker, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other dear family members; special friends, Lonnie Riley, Jim Kapla, Mary Ward, and Gail Black, as well as a special extended family, the Berryhills.
Sharon Shelton Williams says
Prayers go up for the family
Goldfinger says
Billy Clyde my cb friend RIP from GOLDFINGER GOLDFINGER
M.B. And Tina says
Man P rest up big homie was a pleasure to be around you man gone miss you playing your harmonica making me laugh🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
Gracie Witherspoon says
⚘️I knew that Perry was no longer here, but that picture that was posted just brought back a flood of memories; some good and some not so pleasant, but the good greatly outweighed the bad. Well, when it all came down to it, he was still family and a friend, and I will miss him. To the family I extend my utmost sincere condolences and prayers, and I am here if anyone needs me for anything❣️
Anonymous says
Perry you will surely get missed,Praying for the whole family,I know my brother Lonnie will definitely miss you he has always loved you and spoke positive about your rest on my brother.Your little sis Gwen
Karla Burks and Family 🙏 says
My condolences to the family praying for you all
Anne Bailey says
My sincere condolences to Joy and all of Perry’s family and friends, May you find comfort in the love you all have for each other. Prayers are going up! Love you!
Robin Hooks - Hunter says
Condolences to the family.
Cherri Barker-Chambliss says
Sending my sincere condolences to the family.
Anonymous says
prayers and much sympathy to all of Perry’s loved ones.
Richard Francis Adamowicz says
Prayers and much sympathy to all of Perry’s loved ones
Joann Hayes McMorris says
My condolences to the family.
Linda Story -Wade says
My condolences and prayers for the family of Perry he was a very kind person.
Lori Cottingham says
My condolences. My prayers and love are with you all.
Sandi and Chip Ek says
Chip and I would have been honored to have met Perry!! His love for music, family and friends will make the Angels happy. Your spirit will be held closely by all forever
Lovingly, Chip and Sandi Ek
Racine Wi
Tony Thurman says
Rest well ole school Randolph St salutes you.
Debra Baker says
Sending my condolences to the family praying for you all!
Debra Baker
Howell Famliy
Margo Jones says
I am so empty inside just knowing that you are not here anymore, Who will I argue with now, I know that you are in a better place, And there is no more suffering for you, I Love You, And Always Have, You gave me the time of day when no one else did, I really appreciated you for that…..Peace Cousin And Brother…..Save A Seat For Me So That We Can Argue And Fight Some More lol
Kathy Coates says
Sending sin ere condolences 🙏 to you all Kathy Coates. I know that James and Perry are celebrating ❤️ already.I am lifting you all in prayer.Praying love,comfort , peace and strength in Jesus name 🙏
Frances Edwards says
To the family,My condolences to you allAnd you all are in my prayers.Perry was such a joy to know, We will surely miss him,Byron.
Jackie Lee says
I will miss you music man. You always had a smile . Love you for eternity. You are the best. We all used to have good times back in the day.
Letha Chattman says
To Joy and the entire Gandy family!! Sending sincere love, prayers and condolences!! Heaven has gained another great one for his kingdom!!
Brenda Allen says
My sincerest condolences to family and freinds
Phyllis Long says
Condokences to the family. Will miss that smile & big laugh. Sing in that heavenly choir young man!
Phyllis
Kelvin P. Weatherspoon, Sr. says
Dear Byron and the entire Gandy family. We are so sorry for your loss, and I know Perry will be missed greatly. This is a time when we are both acquainted with sorrow. Knowing that there are friends who care is the beginning of healing. The Weatherspoon family
Cece House says
So sorry ❤️🙌
The Riley Family says
Our sincere condolences to the Gandy family.
Cece House says
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