Background
Perry, Marion Walter was born on August 14, 1911 in Edingburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of Walter Lafayette and Joyce Lavenia (Weir) Perry.
Perry, Marion Walter was born on August 14, 1911 in Edingburg, Mississippi, United States. Son of Walter Lafayette and Joyce Lavenia (Weir) Perry.
Bachelor, Mississippi College, 1932.
Partner, Perry Construction Company, Philadelphia, Mississippi, 1934-1946; owner, Perry Construction Company, Philadelphia, Mississippi, 1946-1970; president, Perry Construction Company, Philadelphia, Mississippi, since 1970; president, Security Insurance Agency, Inc., Philadelphia, since 1955; owner, Perry Oil and Gas Exploration, Philadelphia, 1952-1990. Member of staff Governor State of Mississippi, Jackson, 1956-1960.
Trustee Mississippi College, Clinton, 1956-1962. Vice president Mississippi Baptist Convention, Jackson, 1956-1957. Member state board public contractors State of Mississippi, Jackson, 1957-1961.
Member Forestry Associations, Philadelphia-Neshoba County Chamber of C. (Chairman of Commission), Masons.
Married Effie Elaine McDonald, June 9, 1936. Children: Marion M., Alan W.