John Robert Perry, 77, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Bob and Virginia Long Perry. Mr. Perry retired from the Rocky River Plant after 33 years of loyal service. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves baseball team and a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Mr. Perry is survived by his sister, Mrs. Faye Hamby; his nephew, Bobby Hamby and wife, Stephanie; and two great-nephews, Derrick and Jay Hamby all of Abbeville. A service to celebrate Mr. Perry's life will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Harris Funeral Home with Mr. Pat Hodge officiating. Burial will follow in Long Cane Cemetery. Memorials, in memory of Mr. Perry, may be sent to the Greenwood/Abbeville Jaycees, c/o Bobby Hamby, 414 Oakridge Street, Abbeville, SC 29620. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.