He was a retired Master Sergeant with the U. S. Air Force where he served as a mechanic with Air Force Avionic Control Maintenance, also worked in Public Affairs for the recruiting office, and was co-owner of the Coal Diamond Restaurant located at Platinum Square in Monticello, AR. Richard also was Crew Chief with the can-do crew with the S x SW music and film festival in Austin, TX where he enjoyed helping disabled elderly people. He received his BSE in Business from the University of Phoenix and was also preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Perez.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Baker Perez of Monticello; one son, Chris Fortune of Austin, TX; one daughter, Jana Jozefowski of Watertown, Wisconsin; four brothers, Larry Perez of Austin, TX, Tim Mras of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeff Poole of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Ron Poole of Wisconsin; two sisters, Jane Perez of Austin, TX and Robin Charles of Chesterfield, MO; two grandchildren and one arriving in May.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Condolences(3)
Joyce "Snyder" Young
Lincoln, NE Sunday, October 12, 2014 Dear Perez Family,I'm truly sorry for your loss. I am so very thankful for his service. Richard and his siblings are my cousins which I have been searching for, for quite some time now. It is unfortunate I found him under sad circumstances. My mother Juanita Bare Snyder was his mother Mary Jane Bare Perez's sister. I would love it if I could connect with family. With love and sympathy,
Joyce Snyder Young
Regina jacob
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Ms. Betty:You have our sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband. He will be greatly missed. May God give you the strength needed to carry on.
The Jacob Family- Arielle "Elle", Artayvias " Tman", Shelia, Margie, Regina and Eloise.
Denise Adams
, AR Saturday, March 1, 2014 Betty, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts have been with you and Rick for several weeks. I just hope you can find glimpses of God's love even in the grief you are going through. May grace find you when you need it most.Denise & Kenny
Friends of Gary & Brenda