Perry Lee Boss

Perry Lee Boss, age 62 of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after an accident.


Funeral services are scheduled for 7:00 pm Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel with Dr. Bill Coates officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Thursday at the funeral home two hours prior to the funeral service. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.


Perry served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War as a Reconnaissance Photographer on the USS Kitty Hawk. He was a licensed private pilot who enjoyed flying with a great passion. He was a 10 year employee with Buhler Quality Yarn in Jefferson, Georgia. Perry was preceded in death by his son, Zach Hayes, grandparents, Ernest and Georgia Boss; and also brothers, Gregory Mitchell Boss and Ricky Fred Boss; and his father-in-law, Marvin Vandiver.


Perry is survived by his wife, Kay Vandiver Boss; his parents Fred and Jean Boss; daughter and daughter-in-law, Shannon Boss and Melinda Taylor from Destin, FL; daughter, Alicia Lauren Boss; daughter and son-in-law, Kristen and Travis Dennis of Cleveland, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (Boss) and Mike Halbrook of Demorest, GA; mother-in-law, Louise Vandiver of Clermont, GA; granddaughters, Elle Taylor and Wren Dennis; grandsons, Christian Remillard and Archer Dennis; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Mike Johnson of Valdosta, GA; Melissa and Jorge Duran of Alto, GA; two nephews, two nieces and several great-nieces and nephews.


In lieu of flowers an educational fund has been set up for his youngest daughter, Alicia. Those who desire may make donations to any Wells Fargo Bank location in the name of Alicia Lauren Boss.


Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, Georgia 30501. 770-297-6200 or online condolences at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.