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Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.Born in Muhlenberg County on April 27, 1948, he was the son of I.W. and Elizabeth Phillips. He graduated from Campbellsville College in 1970 and married his wife, Janis Cheser, just a few days later.Don’s life was dedicated to glorifying God. From an early age, Don’s musical gifting was obvious, and the sharing of this gift was the theme of his life. His music had an impact on countless lives. He faithfully served the church with endurance and with passion leading others to join him in his exaltation of Jesus Christ.He sacrificially loved and led his family. He was a devoted and faithful husband who protected and provided for his best friend Janis in every way. He instilled in both of his sons a love for Jesus and a desire to serve God with their lives. He rejoiced with them as they, too, followed God’s calling to full-time ministry.The love of Jesus shone through Don into the lives of his church family and so many others. His love, his laughter and his legendary stories could brighten anyone’s day.The reach of Don went well beyond his location. From Russia to China to West Africa to countless congregations each and every Sunday, Don’s music continues to live on and to lead others to worship and magnify God.He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Janis; two sons, Jonathan (wife Amy) of Great Bend, Kan., and Mark (wife Parker) of Niger, West Africa; and five grandchildren, Matthew, Mollie, Isabelle, Luke and John Cole. He is also survived by two sisters, Patty Roper of Montgomery, Ala., and Sue Phillips of Auburn; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Jennifer.Funeral is at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Franklin, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 6 a.m. until funeral service time Wednesday at the church. Services will be officiated by the Rev. Bob Sutton, the Rev. David Crocker and the Rev. Jeff ... (Bowling Green Daily News)

Kenneth Perry, 90, of Franklin, entered into rest at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 9, 2014, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Booker-Gilbert Funeral Home, where services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin with military honors by the Simpson County Honor Guard.A native of Allen County, he was the son of the late Arling McKinley Perry and the late Ollie Hunt Perry. He was the husband of the late Mildred “Millie” Perry and was preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Perry Robertson.He is survived by four children, Janet Bush (Bobby), Lydia Petersen (Chuck) and Kenny Perry (Sandy), all of Franklin, and Todd Perry (Kelly) of Hebron; 10 grandchildren, Kelley Russell Robertson, Kaylee Bush Hall, Alan Bush, Marty Sharer, Kim Sharer Kennedy, Lesslie Perry Harris, James Justin Perry, Lindsey Perry Kenemmer, Logan William Perry and Alexandra Jade Perry; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Omaleah McClary and Sue Draper, both of Franklin.Mr. Perry was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a Mason. He was a World War II  Army veteran and retired insurance agent.Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 6 a.m. until funeral service time Thursday at Booker-Gilbert Funeral Home.Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, Boys & Girls Club of Franklin or to the Potter Children’s Home in Bowling Green.Online condolences may be made at www.bookergilbertfh.com. (Bowling Green Daily News)