Perry Lee Yeley

March 1, 1940 – May 9, 2022

Perry Lee Yeley, 82, of Crawfordsville passed away Monday at home.

He was born March 1, 1940 in Crawfordsville to Lester M. & Nettie Fields Yeley.

Mr. Yeley had worked at Midstates Wire in Crawfordsville and retired as a Firefighter with the City of Lafayette. He also worked as a painter at Purdue University. Perry married Karen Stout, January 21, 1966.

Survivors include his wife Karen Stout; three children Kevin Wood, Glinda (Terry) Alkire and Lynette (Mark) Richardson; brother Archie “Doc” Yeley; sister Betty Carver; six grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings Margaret Powell, Leroy Yeley and Fred Yeley.

A funeral service is scheduled to be held 2 p.m. on Friday at Hunt & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Saunders officiating. Visitation is scheduled to run from 12 – 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County or charity of donors choosing. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.huntandson.com