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Doug Perry, 72, died suddenly last Wednesday, July 10, after suffering a heart attack in Athens, Alabama, where he lived with his wife of 49 years, Nita.

Doug Perry is the father of Valvoline EMGO Suzuki Crew Chief Keith Perry, who flew home Thursday from the combined World Superbike/AMA Superbike races at Laguna Seca.

Doug Perry is also survived by his brothers, Eugene, Conrad, Jack and Brent; his sisters, Paula Martin and Linda Kloepfer; his other sons, Jeff and Allen; and grandchildren Jennifer Gilliam and Laura, Shane and Spencer Perry.

Cards and letters may be addressed to the Perry Family, 22649 Smith Rd., Athens AL 35613.

Funeral services were held Friday in Athens.