Brentley Ray “Tuff” Perry, 14, of Wister was born Aug. 30, 2012 in Amarillo, Texas to Brandon Perry and Erin (Willoughby) Perry and passed away on Oct. 16, 2026 in Smithville.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wister School cafeteria with Pastor Chad Loper and Brother Sam Walden officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Brentley was a vibrant and spirited 14-year-old whose smile could light up any room. He was a student at Wister Public Schools before transitioning to virtual education with Poteau Public Schools.
Brentley, a dedicated sports enthusiast, left a lasting impression on the athletic fields of Wister. He was a talented baseball player, showcasing his skills with pride, and also contributed to the Wister basketball team. He dreamed of playing for the Texas Rangers one day and was a passionate supporter of the Texas Longhorns. Beyond baseball and basketball, Brentley played football for Poteau, demonstrating his versatility as an athlete.
His commitment to excellence extended beyond sports; he was actively involved in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) at both schools and participated in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Wister.
Brentley’s passion for the great outdoors was evident in his love for hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes, and seeking out new adventures. His joyful spirit and zest for life brought happiness to those around him. Most importantly, he treasured the time spent with his family, creating lasting memories with his loved ones.
His radiant smile, adventurous spirit, and loving heart will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Brentley will always remain in the hearts of those who love him. Though Brentley’s time with us was far too short, he leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories that will be held dear forever.
He is survived by his mother, Erin Perry, of Wister; his father and companion Brandon Perry and Kylie Percifield of Wister; sisters Bailey Perry of Waco, Texas, Penelope Perry of Waco, Texas, Alexis Perry of Wister, and Dixie Perry of Wister; one bonus sister, Novah, of Amarillo, Texas; one brother, Braxton Perry, of Wister; two bonus brothers Josh Marler of Amarillo, Texas, and Anon Adams of Wister; his paternal grandparents Charles and Renee Loomis of Wister, and Donald and Angela Perry of Panama; his maternal grandparents Christi Willoughby of Wister, and Rusty and Trina Willoughby of Amarillo, Texas; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, other loved ones, and many friends.
Pallbearers are Chase Akin, Joshua Allender, Nathan Perry, Raymond Perry, Braxton Perry, and Anon Adams. Honorary Pallbearers are Shawn Willoughby and Christian Carranza.
Viewing is from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday. The family will be visiting with the friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
To sign Brentley’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Heavener.news and our newsletter post paid obituaries, which includes all the information, and memorials with the main information, plus pictures for both. Obituaries are $25 each while the memorials are a free service for our readers. Obituaries and memorials MUST come from a funeral home. Funeral homes can email news@heavener.news.