CENTRAL CITY – Brian Scott “Big Country” Perry, 44, of Central City, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 11:30PM at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  Mr. Perry was born March 8, 1976, in Ohio County.  He was a minister and deputy jailer at Muhlenberg County Jail.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emmit and Lillian Perry, and Sammie and Mercedes Monroe.

He is survived by his wife, Lori Riley Perry; daughters Nicole (Clay) McRoy, Ricki Beth (Nick) Johnson, and Emily Perry; sons Brandon Ortiz, Tristan Bolton, and Aaron Perry; grandchild Archer Allen Johnson; parents Emmett and Anita Perry; sisters Lori Perry Stinson and Tanya Perry; brother Kevin Perry; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 2:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Pastor Sam Smith officiating, assisted by Sister Carolyn Erwin.  Visitation will be Sunday after 11:00AM at the funeral home.  Family and friends are asked to wear a face covering, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. Capacity will be limited to comply with current state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.