Albert Leo Perkey, 83, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:17 P.M., Friday, December 5, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, IL.
Albert had been a machine operator at Turco Manufacturing.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Albert was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam Era.  He was an avid bowler.  Albert loved his family and grandkids.
He was born June 15, 1942 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Albert Lee and Mable (Slover) Perkey.
He married Dorothy Stanhouse on April 22, 1967 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one daughter - Robin Ridgeway and husband Forrest of Du Quoin, three grandchildren - Forrest Ridgeway, III of Du Quoin, Bryce Ridgeway of Du Quoin, and Jacob Bealer and fiancé Kaylee Horton of Galatia, four sisters - Patty Crowe of Murphysboro, Judy Rybacki and husband Leonard of Du Quoin, Donna Ripley and husband Gene of Murphysboro, and Connie Smith and husband Chuckie of Du Quoin, sister-in-law - Pat Perkey of Pinckneyville, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters - Lisa Marie Perkey and Sheila Kay Sims, one granddaughter - Erika Sims, two brothers - Roger Perkey and Bobby Perkey and three sisters - Norma Heatherly, Linda Restoff, and Betty Scronce.
Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 6 P.M., Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to VA Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.