Percy Alverson

Williamston, Michigan, and formerly of Deerfield.

Percy was born October 8, 1924, in Cadmus, Michigan; and died November 29, 2011, at the age of 87.

Mr.  Alverson married Betty Jean Traub at the Deerfield Methodist Church on March 13, 1947. He lived in Deerfield from 1948-1966. He was the treasurer of Revco. He served as mayor of Deerfield and was a local Boy Scout Leader in the community. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII, receiving the Purple Heart.  He was a long-time accountant in the Williamston area.  He loved his family and work dearly.  Percy was a member of West Locke Wesleyan Church and the American Legion. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters, and grandson, Ryan Lee Alverson.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Betty; sons, Keith (Greer) Alverson and Tim (Jetty) Alverson; daughter, Sheila Alverson and fiancé, Wayne P. Seely; seven grandchildren, Shayna, Kendra, Matt, Jordan, Shaun, Derek, and Kelsey; and five great grandchildren.  Memorial services were held Saturday, December 3 at the Williamston Free Methodist Church, 4400 N. Williamston Road, Williamston, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Michael Black of West Locke Wesleyan Church officiating.  The family received friends at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 2. Those desiring may make contributions to West Locke Wesleyan Church, 2652 Haslett Road, Williamston. On-line condolences may be made at www.grwilliamston.com.