Wade D. Perry, 12, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 10, 2008 in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of Dustin Jones and Jessica Perry.

Wade was a seventh-grade student at Mount Carmel Junior High School. He liked being outdoors, fishing, swimming and playing basketball. He loved playing video games and joking around with his family and friends. Wade was baptized at the Lighthouse Church in Patton, IL. He had a big family who loved him deeply and will be dearly missed.

Wade leaves behind his parents; brothers, Tanner (Avery) Jones, Andru Perry, Trenton Jones; paternal grandparents, Don and Brenda Jones; maternal grandparents, David Perry and Janet Byrns; special aunt, Misty Jones; uncles, Scott (Karissa) Perry, John Brown; special cousins, Parker Linson, Reese Linson; and many loved great-aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2020 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home. Social distancing practices will be in place and face coverings are recommended.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2020 at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Brother Bill Reed officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Wade’s memory to The Lunch Box and will be accepted at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Wade’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Perry and Jones families, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com