Name: Marion George Perry
Nickname: Cowboy
Age: 67 years old
Last Seen: February 25, 1995
Location: Fannin County, Texas
Status: Still missing
Case Information
67 year old Marion Perry was last seen in Fannin County, Texas on February 23, 1995. He was staying with a friend in the area, and went missing after saying he was gonna drive himself to the hospital in Bonham, Texas.
Background
Marion Perry, known as Cowboy to friends, was born on March 11, 1927. About ten years prior to his disappearance, Marion went missing after failing to take his medication. He was later found disoriented in the woods.
In the 1980’s Marion was diagnosed with mild depression, though it’s unclear if he was still being treated for that condition at the time he went missing. He also takes cardiac medication, and may have been having a heart attack on the night he disappeared.
Disappearance
On February 23, 1995, Marion Perry was staying at a friend’s house in Fannin County, Texas. While there he went fishing on the Red River.
That evening Marion began complaining about chest pains, and asked his friend to drive him to the Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in Bonham, Texas. His friend wasn’t able to drive him, and asked if he could wait til the morning. Marion decided to drive himself that night and left alone.
Marion hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
There’s no record of Marion ever arriving at the hospital. His family reported him missing on February 25, 1995.
Investigation
Ten days after he disappeared, Marion’s 1979 Ford Ranchero was found on the shoulder of Highway 70, approximately 7 miles south of Bennington, Oklahoma (40 miles north of the VA hospital in Bonham).
The vehicle had been there for at least a few days. Marion’s personal belongings, including the black cowboy hat he normally wore, were found inside.
Perry was known to make frequent trips to the VA Hospital in Bonham, Texas, and has ties to the Direct, Texas area.
Whereabouts
The location of Marion Perry, as well as the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, remains unknown. His case is classified as endangered missing and remains unsolved.
Appearance
White male born on March 11, 1927. Marion has grey hair, brown eyes, stands 5’6 tall, and weighs 150 pounds.
He has a scar on his abdomen, and a burn scar on his right arm.
Clothing & Accessories:
Marion was last seen wearing a cowboy hat, western style shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Marion Perry please contact the Texas Department of Safety’s Missing Persons Clearinghouse at (800) 346-3243, or the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office at (903) 737-2400.
Resources & Further Information
Marion George Perry – Texas Department of Public Safety
Marion George Perry – NamUs
Marion George Perry – The Charley Project
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