Mr. Perry Lee Roby Sr.

Perry Lee Roby, Sr., of Jackson, MS, was born on February 13, 1955, to the late John Roby, Sr. and Henretta Hamblin Roby. He was the tenth born of fourteen children. He entered his eternal resting on Monday, December 8, 2025. Perry Lee accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Pleasant Grove M.B. Church of Goodman, MS. He completed elementary school at Long Creek, Sallis, MS, graduated from McAdam High School in McAdam, MS. Upon graduation, he earned a scholarship to attend Jackson State University in Jackson, MS, where he proudly played football for “Thee I Love.” He was known to his family as Perry Lee and to his many friends simply as Roby. Throughout his life, he worked in various industries, including Swift Independent a meat packing company and offshore industries, but his heart and greatest labor were in the pulpwood industry. He operated his own pulpwood business for many years and also worked alongside other companies. Perry proudly passed down his knowledge of the pulpwood business to his only son, Perry Jr., who followed in his footsteps and continues the legacy his father began. Known for his unwavering work ethic, diligence, and extraordinary physical strength, he worked faithfully until his health declined. Perry enjoyed life with the same strength he brought to his work. He was a devoted sports fan, a lover of southern soul food, and a man known for being able to “eat a plenty.” His hands were skilled, and his strength was herculean! Many have witnessed him toss a heavy log over his shoulder with ease. Above all, he loved his family deeply and cherished time spent together at family gatherings filled with laughter, food, and togetherness. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Ethelrine Roby and Mary Fleming; and two brothers: John Roby, Jr. and J.W. Roby. Cherishing his memory are his Life Partner, Mary Ann White of Jackson, MS; his son, Perry Lee Roby, Jr. (Tiffany) of Jackson, MS; his daughter, Deidre McInnis (Terry) of Madison, MS; his stepdaughter, Cindy White of Jackson, MS and a great stepgrand son Solomon “Bubble” Williams of Jackson, MS. He is also lovingly remembered by his five sisters, Albertha Martin of Milwaukee, WI; Lillie J. (Minister Lawrence) Ellis of Columbus, MS; Patricia A. (Carlos) Bentley of Goodman, MS; Louise Hogsett of Durant, MS; and Marie (Rev. Amos) Coffee of Sallis, MS; as well as his three brothers, Dr. Billy A. (Dr. Brenda A.) Roby of Jackson, MS; George D. (Helen) Roby of Milwaukee, WI; Percy L. (Ruth) Roby of Rockford, IL; and Larry D. Roby of Jackson, MS. He is further survived by his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Roby of Rockford, IL, and brother-in-law Reuben W. Fleming, Sr. of Sallis, MS along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will forever cherish his memory. Perry’s life was marked by strength, resilience, and love. His legacy—especially the one he passed on to his son—will continue to inspire all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be Friday for the Family @ 1:00 pm @ Hairston-Hairston Funeral Home in Lexington, MS. and viewing for the public will be @ 3:00 pm @ until 5:00 pm Family Hour wake will be be Friday @ 5:00pm until 7:00 pm @ Hairston-Hairston Funeral Home in Lexington, Ms. Funeral Service will be Saturday @ 11:00 am @ Pleasant Grove MB Church #2 7954 MS. Hwy 14 Goodman, MS. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove MB Church Cemetery. Hairston - Hairston Funeral Homes 115 Yazoo Street Lexington, MS 39095 Office (662) 834-2617 Fax (662) 834-2024 Email: hairstonfh2@att.net

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Mr. Perry Lee Roby Sr.

February 13, 1955 - December 8, 2025