Mack E. "Buckwheat" Perry, Sr.

Mack E. “Buckwheat” Perry, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Earline Badeaux Perry for 41 years. Son of the late Mack Alexander Perry, Sr. and Trudy Reeves Perry. Step father of Norma Cohen (Steve) and Wayne Allemand (Sue). Loving father of Kenneth Wayne Perry, Peggy Ann Perry Carrier, Michael Anthony Perry (Kathy) and the late Mack Elmer Perry, Jr., David Wayne Perry and Darrell James Perry. Brother of Maxine Wilson Bass, Marie Bonnie Perry Breaux and the late Gladys Perry Kelley, Mack A. Perry, Jr., Marion Wilson Cochran and Alice Mae Perry Gomez. Mack is survived by 15 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Marrero, Louisiana. Mack served his country while enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. He was a member of Marrero Masonic Lodge 479, Boilermakers Local Union 37 and VFW Post 7307 of Marrero. He retired after 20 years of service from Entergy. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to West Jefferson Cancer Center for their care given to Mack. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Shriner’s Children Hospital and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Mack. Family and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, Louisiana on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 11AM until 1PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 1PM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, Louisiana. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.