Deacon Frank James "Chip" Perry III, age 76 of San Antonio passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023.  Born in Texas City, Texas to Frank James Perry Jr. and Doris Elizabeth Carlson.

Raised in Southern California, he graduated from Santa Ana High School.  An avid surfer, Chip used to joke that he only attended school in bad weather otherwise he was riding those waves.  Served in the U.S. Navy, he was on the aircraft carrier USS  Kitty Hawk during Viet Nam war.

He made San Antonio his home working in the automobile business until his retirement.  In June 2004, Chip was ordained a permanent Catholic Deacon serving Mission San Jose Church.

He is survived by his wife Ester; children, Staci, Kelli, Lisa, Phyliss, Charles, his wife Criselda, Christopher, and Eric; sister, Karen; brother, Curtis; 5 grandchildren; his sister in law Anita Botello, extended family members and a host of friends.

Visitation will begin on Monday, June 5th at 5:00pm with a Vigil/rosary to be recited at 7:00pm at the Angelus Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, June 6th at 10:00am at Mission San Jose Catholic Church.  Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, June 15th at 10:30am at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors.