Henry Perdue

Today we gather with heavy hearts, but also with deep gratitude, to honor and remember a remarkable man, Henry Walker Perdue, of Shady Valley, TN — a loving family member, a successful small business owner, and someone whose hands and heart were equally gifted.

He was a builder in the truest sense of the word. With skill, patience, and pride, he could look at something broken or unfinished and see what it could be. Whether it was constructing something from the ground up or bringing a worn engine or vehicle back to life, his talent as a builder and auto mechanic was undeniable. His work wasn’t just about tools and materials — it was about craftsmanship, integrity, and doing things the right way.

As a small business owner, he built more than a livelihood; he built trust. People knew they could rely on him. His reputation was earned through hard work, honesty, and a quiet determination that never sought recognition, yet deserved it fully.

But as impressive as his skills were, they were surpassed by his character. He was kind, compassionate, and deeply caring. He showed his love not only through words, but through actions — by fixing what was broken, helping without being asked, and always making time for those he cared about.

Above all else, he loved his family, especially his wife, Rachel, his son, Malcolm Perdue, and his granddaughter, Isabella. They were his greatest pride and his truest joy. Everything he worked for, every long day and every challenge faced, was for them. His love was steady, protective, and unconditional — a love that will continue to be felt in the lives he shaped and the values he passed on.

Though he is no longer with us in body, his legacy lives on in the things he built, the people he helped, and the family who will carry his strength, kindness, and work ethic forward. We will remember him in a job well done and in the quiet moments when his presence is missed the most.

He leaves behind a life well lived, a family deeply loved, and a legacy that time cannot take away.

Henry was a member of Cedar Bluff United Methodist Church, he attended Harmon Chapel Christian Church when he was well.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 14 years, Rachel Perdue; son, Malcom Perdue and wife Sarah; granddaughter, Isabella Perdue; sisters, Madeline Adams and husband Ralph, Bonnie Parris, Linda Hughes and husband Joe, and Kay Torres; brother, Johnny Perdue and wife Reba; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Henry will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Blevins Cemetery in Shady Valley, TN with Minister Randall Johnson to officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children or Blevins Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.mountaincityfh.com.

The family of Henry Walker Perdue has entrusted his care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.