Ernest Bernard Perry, 70, of Kenosha, Wis., transitioned from this life on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. He is a native of Suffolk and son of the late Texie A. Perry and Arthur Mason. Ernest attended East Suffolk High School.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary E. Woodley.

Survivors include three sons, Keith E. Perry (Jennifer), the Rev. Ernest B. Perry (Karen), Ernest B. Wright; one daughter, Vianca Wright; two sisters, Jean E. Goodman and Sandra G. Weaver (Anthony Sr.); 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A service of celebration will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Triumph in Victory Christian Church, 207 County Drive, Wakefield, VA 23888. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield. For more information, visit www.shiversfuneralchapel.com.