Charles (Chuck) Cady Perry, aged 65, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida after a courageous 23-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and raised in Miami, FL, and made Tallahassee his home in 1984 when he met his beloved wife, Lisa.
Chuck proudly served his country as a sniper in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years before earning his AA degree from Tallahassee Community College. He then embarked on a distinguished career with the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD), where he served for over 27 years, retiring in 2015 as one of the most highly decorated officers in the department’s history.
Throughout his tenure at TPD, Chuck was dedicated to community-oriented policing. He worked in specialized units such as the Gang Squad, Housing Police, Problem-Oriented Policing Squad, Motorcycle Unit, Career Criminal Unit, and Vice and Narcotics Unit. He was also a valued member of the Tactical Apprehension and Control Team, serving as a negotiator and EMT. Additionally, he was a certified firearms and defensive tactics instructor and taught various courses, including Martin Luther King Non-Violence training and AARP’s 55 Alive Mature Driving Program.
Chuck’s exemplary service earned him numerous accolades recognizing his bravery, service, and dedication including two Tallahassee Police Department Medals of Honor, two Tallahassee Police Department Medals of Bravery, Tallahassee Police Department’s Officer of the Year, the Florida Police Chiefs Association’s Lee McGhee Police Officer of the Year, and the Attorney General’s Police Officer of the Year. His commitment to service extended to his personal life, mentoring at-risk youth and providing faith-based support to inmates.
Chuck was passionate about his family, friends and community. He was known for his servant heart, giving spirt and dedication to raising his three children. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Lisa Ochs Perry; daughter Olivia Perry (Fahad Awan) of Hartford, CT; sons David Perry of Scappoose, OR, and Jeffrey Perry of Tallahassee, FL; sister Pamela Perry of Portland, OR; grandson Zayn Awan of Hartford, CT and half-sisters Julie Sta?ord and Amy Moore of Tampa, FL. He is predeceased by his parents Raymond and Donna Perry of Vero Beach, FL, and his recently discovered biological father Terry Woodcock of Tampa, FL.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1700 N. Meridian Road, Tallahassee, FL with a reception immediately following in Sanders Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Todd Wahlquist and Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) are assisting the family with their arrangements.
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Thank you Chuck, for your dedicated service to the country and community. May you rest in heaven.
From a fellow veteran and COT employee.
Chuck and I hunted for years together, hog, deer and turkey. We fished just as much and coached youth baseball for many seasons. He was a great friend and Christian. He was called home to hear, Good job my loyal and faithful servant!?