David B. Perez

July 19, 1941 - January 5, 2021

David B. Perez, 79, of Summerville, husband of Kathy A. Perez, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his residence. Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 10 o’clock to 11 o’clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC. The Family will accept flowers at Dyal Funeral Home; however, the unspoken donation of one’s time and energy to improve the circumstances of another or others, will truly honor Dave’s life of selflessness and continue his legacy. David was born on July 19, 1941 in Laredo, TX, son of the late Julio and Maria Perez. David grew up in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and graduated from Central High School class of 1960. He attended Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Oh. David served in the US Air Force. He had a successful career in the Insurance Industry working in Property and Casualty for 50 years beginning at MM Johnson Claims Service in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. David retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Charleston, SC. Survivors in addition to his wife Kathy of 47 years are: two daughters: Amy Brabant (Joe) of Summerville and Jenna Deckard (Scott) of N. Charleston; five grandchildren: Clay Bucher, Emma Duncan, Mason Bucher, Maxwell Deckard, and Kiersten Van Houten; two sisters: Isabella Guerrero of Fort Wayne, IN and Mary Lou Hernandez of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by seven siblings. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.