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Kenneth Perry Obituary
Kenneth (Ken) Perry Kenneth (Ken) was born in Atlanta, Georgia May 27, 1932, to Paul and Hilda Perry. After living in Richmond, Virginia during Ken's Elementary School years, the family moved to Johnson City, Tennessee where Ken graduated from Science Hill High School in 1950.
Ken received his Master's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Tennessee in 1957 and received the title of 'husband' soon after meeting Christina Lensgraf. After seeing this pretty blonde in class, he knew she was going to be someone very special in his life. They married in 1957 and remained sweethearts throughout their 58 years of marriage.
Ken and Christina made their home in Kingsport, Tennessee where Ken spent the next 35 years working at Tennessee Eastman Co. as a research chemist. He retired in 1987 and
pursued his love of photography.
Ken and Christina opened a wedding and portrait studio in their home. The photographs they took in the following 30 years hang in many homes and offices in the Tri-Cities area. Both Ken and Christina received their Master's Degree in photography and were certified by the Professional Photographer's Association.
They were blessed with four sons, Steven, David, Christopher and Timothy Perry. After
raising their family, they combined their love of adventure and photography and traveled extensively in the United States and Europe.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Hilda Perry, and by his cherished wife, Christina. He is survived by his four sons and their wives: Steven and
Sara Perry, David and Heather Perry, Christopher and Dawn Perry and Timothy Perry. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Ken loved the Lord and was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for many years. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 6:30 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 800 Broad St., Kingsport, TN.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home in downtown Kingsport is proudly serving the Perry family.
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Ronald and Ria Perry
May 19, 2025
Ken was my one and only sibling, I was six years younger. We had a good time grow ing up, and schooling in Johnson City. As Ken and Christina's family grew, Ria (my wife) and I visited them many times during my military career. We all enjoyed our family get-to-gathers usually in the US, but also in Europe. They were both great company, and they will always be missed.
Misty Westebbe TNPPA
April 7, 2024
We want to send our condolences from the Tn Professional Photographers Association. We personally didn´t know Kenneth but know that he was a part of group years ago. We shared a love for photography and all that it stands for. He was a difference maker to all those couples that cherish their wedding portraits taken by him. Prayers and peace for the family! Misty Westebbe, President TNPPA
Dan and Cathy Norrell
April 6, 2024
We were so sorry to hear that Mr Perry had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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