Perry, Douglas

Douglas Perry Jr. LANDIS Douglas "Dax" Ronald Perry Jr., 44, of Landis, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 7, 2014. Dax was born Feb. 14, 1970, in Cabarrus County, son of Sylvia Canupp Perry and the late Douglas Ronald Perry Sr. Dax was a 1988 graduate of South Rowan High School, he attended UNC Charlotte and RCCC. He worked for years as a sub-contractor for Grove Supply in China Grove. Dax was a loving father, a devoted son, and a "twisted" brother and uncle, and an outgoing and lifelong friend. He was an avid golfer, a Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, N.C. State, and Carolina Tar Heels fan, and a formidable poker player. Dax loved pop culture trivia and the TV Show "Friends". Dax is survived by his children, Ashlynn Dawn Perry, of Cleveland and Dakotah Chase Perry, of China Grove; fianc‚e, Lisa Reynolds, of Landis; mother, Sylvia Canupp Perry, of Landis; sisters, Kristie Perry Linker, of Landis and Gina Petrea Cook and husband, Eric, of Kannapolis; nieces, Destiney Lynn Linker, of Sutherland, Mass. and Peyton Cook, of Kannapolis; godmother, Vicki Lippard, of China Grove; and lifelong best friend, Scottie Lippard and wife, Kelly. Dax is also survived by his beloved dogs, Raylan, Winston, Penny and Oliver. There will be a memorial service Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at Franklin Heights Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at Franklin Heights Baptist Church. The family would like to thanks Dax's numerous friends for their sympathies and support. The family extends their deepest appreciation to Franklin Heights Baptist Church of Kannapolis, Paragon Revenue Group of Concord and Grove Supply of China Grove for their support during this time. Rest in Peace, Dax Perry. We will tell stories and speak your name for decades to come. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Dax's Memorial Celebration Fund, which can be found at http://www. gofundme.com/a37skw?preview=1. Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Perry family. Online condolences may be made at www. carolinacremation.com.