Perry Hampton Kirton

Perry Hampton Kirton left his earthly home and joined his Heavenly Father on Tuesday September 16, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends.
Perry led a life profoundly invested in people. He connected with and cared for people in a distinct way that was uniquely Perry. His reach was everywhere. He opened his heart to most everyone he met, without judgement, but with an unyielding love for his fellow man.
Perry was proudly born and raised in Neptune Beach, FL. on September 3, 1985, joining the Kirton ranks behind his older brother Parker. From the day he was born, he carried the role of brother with intention and continued to lean into that role with each one of his siblings- Parker, Ken, Terry, Kimberly, and Spencer. They affectionately considered him the
"Golden Child" and the "Sheriff".
Perry was proud to be a Kirton, carrying on deep family roots behind his father Ken.
Ken and AnnDee raised the Kirton brood to love big and that is what you got.
Growing up and throughout his life, he and his brothers excelled at motorcross, rooted unabashedly for the Jags and the Florida Gators, loved fishing the creeks of their neighborhood and later the family enjoyed summers fishing offshore in West Palm Beach. In more recent years, he got himself a big ol' pontoon boat to share with his family, tried his darndest to hunt turkeys with the best of them, and continued unabashedly rooting for his two beloved football teams.
Perry met his girl his junior year at the University of Florida, living their best college days on a Kappa Sigma Grab-a-Date; but their truly best days still lay ahead. He and Anna were married on August 4, 2012, with all their friends and family belting out their Love Story. They committed to each other before God and they clung tightly to those sacred vows as they built a life together. They welcomed three precious children, Perry (Hampton), Clayton, and baby girl Bristol. His greatest joy and source of pride was Anna and their babies. He loved and protected them fiercely.
Perry is preceded in death by his mother, Anne Vonderau Perry, whom he loved very much. He is survived by his wife, Anna, children Hampton, Clayton and Bristol; his parents, Ken and AnnDee; his brothers Parker, Ken and Spencer; sisters Terry (niece Owen), and Kimberly; his in-laws, Rocker Salzer and Jean Walsh, Karen Hicks, and Rocky and Jessica Salzer; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. The world will forever be missing one of the Lord's good and faithful servants. Those who know and love Perry will forever miss a deeply devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend.
A Celebration of Life Service for Perry will be at 2:00 pm Saturday November 22, 2025
at Neptune Baptist Church, 407 3rd Street Neptune Beach, Florida 32266. Graveside service will follow at Arlington Memorial Cemetery 6920 Lone Star Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32211

Optional Attire: Jags Teal and Gold or Gators Blue and Orange.

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Anna and her children as they adjust to life after Perry. If you would like to support the family in this way, please know that no matter the size, it is a blessing and deeply appreciated.

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