Perry A. Maples, 93, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Perry was a retired engineer from Dupont.  A veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was a beloved son, uncle, brother, dad, granddad, and great-granddad. He was there for everyone who needed him and was the family rock; he was a great friend to whoever was his friend.

Perry loved fishing, bluegrass music, LA Dodgers, beagle dogs, eating catfish, Texas Roadhouse, working on old stereos, jukeboxes, and western movies.  His collection of 45 records and LP albums consists of over Thirty Thousand.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Celia Perry; parents, James and Nellie Maples.

Survivors include his daughter, Vickie Harrill; son, Steven Maples; one granddaughter; three great-grandsons; dog Opal and his treasured friends Morris and Sherry.

He will be so missed. We will meet him in Glory one day soon.  Till then Daddy, I will miss you and our hearts are broken. Till then we wait.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Smith Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1721 Smith Chapel Road, Tunnel Hill, GA.

There will be no public visitation.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN, (423) 531-3975.