Perry McCleland Christy, Jr., 80, of 274 Bowden Road, New Castle, died the night of May 14, 2011 at his residence.Born March 9, 1931 in Ligonier, PA, he was a son of Perry McCleland Christy Sr. and Lucy Weston Christy. Perry had eight living siblings growing up. Five others died at birth or shortly thereafter. He married Shirley May Ballew on June 28, 1958. Perry resided in the New Castle area all his married life.He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force after serving as a cook during the Korean Conflict.Perry was employed by Wolf's Iron and Metal in New Castle until 1976 when he became disabled. He was a driver for Fowler's Taxi Service and tended bar at the American Russian Club in his younger years.He was a member of the Croation Club. Among his many interests were his dog, Luckey, his shed and the enjoyment of sitting in his yard. Also, he liked old westerns and country music and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters; Diana L. Pettit and husband Gordon of Franklin, PA; Christine L. Dillow and her significant other, Andy, of New Castle; Zoeann E.L. Christy and her significant other, Ray, of Portage, PA; a son-in-law, Michael Todd Brown; three sisters, Lucy Brightshue and Sara Brightshue both of New Castle and Pearl Stephenson of Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Jonathan, Peggy, Michael, Robert, Andria, Michele, Michael and Bobbijoe; and five great grandchildren, Annaliese, Alayna, Jonalyn, Kiara, Cameron, and soon the arrival of a new baby.Visitation will be held at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.Military Rites will be performed by the New Castle Area Honor Guard at 7:45 p.m.The funeral service will begin at 8:00 p.m. immediately following visitation. The Rev. Robert Strobel will officiate. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Prospect.He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Barbara A. Brown who passed away in 2008; three sisters; five brothers and one brother of unknown status.Memorial contributions may be made to the Butler VA Medical Center, 325 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001.