Van Ray Perryman

August 23, 1947 - March 10, 2022

Graveside Services for Van Ray Perryman, age 74 of Heartland, Texas, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, at Damascus Cemetery in Lindale, Texas with Pastor Marty Reid and Douglas Greathouse officiating. Van passed away at his home on March 10, 2022, under the care of Alinea Hospice of Terrell. He was born in Lindale, Texas on August 23, 1947, to Otha Ray and Bonnie Lee Perryman of Lindale. Van is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Patricia Ann of Heartland; four children, six grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Shaw of Shallowater and her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otha Ray and Bonnie Lee Perryman and one grandchild, Brennen. Van was a retired law enforcement officer and worked as a patrolman, Chief Deputy, Chief of Police, and Chief Investigator in Breckenridge, Stephens County, and the 90th District. Van also served in various ministries through the Foursquare Gospel Church. He trained security guards after his retirement from law enforcement and ministry. Van also served in the Texas State Guard for many years and was a member of the American Legion, Scottish-American Military Society, Military Order of St. John and many other honorable organizations. Van had a passion for his faith, rescue dogs, veterans, fellow LEOs, and family ancestry. He asked that flowers are always good but to please donate to your favorite veteran’s or LEO organization or to your local animal rescue. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale.