Perry Tedford

Perry Tedford, age 66 of Eutaw AL, passed away on Sunday, September 01, 2024, at his residence. Services for Mr. Tedford will be Monday, September 9, 2024, at Norwood-Wyatt Chapel, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service. 

He is survived by his Children: Riley Tedford and Grey Tedford, Sister: Linda Stewart, Grandchildren: Rivi Tedford, Bays Tedford, Hayden Phillips, Jacob Lenard, and Hudson Lenard, Brother-in-Law: Kevin Stewart, Nephews: Doug Davis, Stephen Stewart, Tanner Stewart, John Mooneyham, and Jeremy Mooneyham, Niece: Dena Edgar and Emily Blake, Great Nieces: Allie Mae Stewart and Eila Stewart, Great Nephews: Parker Stewart, Preston Blanka, and Daniel Edgar, Former wife: Nancy Tedford.

He is preceded in death by his Mother: Allie Dean Tedford, Father: O.L. Tedford, Sisters: Donna Gail Tedford Mooneyham, Billy Tedford Wright, Becky Tedford Davis, Brothers: John Allen Tedford, Barry Lee Tedford, Niece: Pam Naugher.

Perry dedicated his life to serving families in East MS and West Alabama through his compassionate work in the funeral industry for over 36 years. Those who worked with Perry knew him as a strong, directing figure and those who lived with Perry knew him as a loving caretaker. Perry was a master at balancing these two acts, so that he could provide for his family while setting an example for the kids that he was raising. Many of his friends will remember Perry as a funny, courageous individual. Perry’s personality was the perfect fit for the man that he was. He had to be strong, loving, affirmative, but also forgiving. He set an excellent example for the guys that worked with him. Being a funeral director is not an easy job, but Perry handled it with grace and courage. In addition to his career, Perry was a loving father who cherished spending time with his family. Though Perry has left us, his legacy of kindness, compassion, and service will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. The love and care he extended to others in their time of need will continue to resonate reminding us to carry forward his spirit of generosity and grace.

“Come on over and let’s open up a can of nails and have a rusty ole time”.

- Perry Tedford