Kelly “Shanon” Perry, of Hugoton, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Hugoton at the age of 56.
He was born on March 4, 1970, in Hugoton to Wilmer Clarence and LaDonna Kay (Blackburn) Perry; he was a familiar and well-loved presence to many who knew him.
As a young man, Shanon was very involved in 4-H and Boy Scouts. During his freshman year of high school, he began working at Ideal Grocery Store, where his strong work ethic helped him work his way up to Assistant Manager before leaving for college.
Shanon attended Hugoton High School and later continued his education at Wichita State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Throughout his career, he worked for Kansas State Road and Bridge and spent many years in the oil and gas industry with ONEOK and Scout Energy. Shanon built a successful career through his dedication, dependability, and strong work ethic.
Shanon attended Hugoton Baptist Church and valued his church family and faith. As his health declined, he was no longer able to attend services as he once had.
He will be remembered as a fun and loving man who never knew a stranger. Shanon had a gift for making people feel welcome, and many of his friends became like family to him over the years. He dearly loved his niece and nephew and treasured those close relationships.
Shanon had a deep love for race cars and was especially passionate about driving them. He enjoyed rebuilding engines, going to auctions for parts, and staying busy with the work he loved. His enthusiasm for racing and working on cars was a defining part of his life and brought him great joy. He also loved and enjoyed his dogs, Harley and Bert, who were special companions to him.
He is survived by his mother, LaDonna Perry; brother, Shelly Perry and wife, Joan, Kansas City, Kansas; his niece, Erin Kurt and husband David and their children, Violet and Rose of Wichita, Kansas; nephew, Eric Perry and wife Paige of Kansas City, Kansas; aunts and uncles; Donald Perry and wife Paula, Steve Perry and wife Cynda, all of Hugoton, Kansas, and Robert Perry and wife Margie of Taos, New Mexico, Donna Taylor of Lake Kahola, Kansas, and Patricia Kleffman of Hugoton, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilmer Clarence Perry; paternal grandparents, Wilmer Jess and Isabel (Higgins) Perry; maternal grandparents, Harley and Berinta (Totman) Blackburn; uncles, Larry Perry, John and wife JoAnn Blackburn; aunt, Gwen and husband Jay Stover; and a cousin, Debbie Stover.
A memorial has been established to Pheasant Heaven Charities, in care of Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Kansas 67951
A visitation book signing will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Robson Funeral Home, 314 South Van Buren Street, Hugoton, Kansas.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of God, Hugoton, Kansas, followed by inurnment at Hugoton Cemetery, Hugoton, Kansas.
Shanon will be remembered for his warm spirit, his love of racing, his devotion to those he cared about, and the many friendships he formed throughout his life. His memory will be cherished by his family and all who had the blessing of knowing him.
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