Paul Jackson Perrett was born November 22, 1935 in Crenshaw County Alabama, the oldest child of A.D. & Ruby Perrett. He passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 after a brief illness. He leaves behind a lifetime legacy of dedication and service to his God, community and family. He is desperately missed by those he left behind, but solace is found knowing he is now resting peacefully in the arms of his Lord, who he loved so dearly. Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force. He retired from AT&T after a successful management career that spanned many years and states. After retirement, Paul continuously sought out and tirelessly championed every opportunity likely to improve the lives of those in his community or his church. He was elected as County Commissioner for Coosa County. After serving as Assistant Fire Chief of the Real Island Volunteer Fire Department for two decades, he put his vision, experience and drive to work as the Chairman of the Board for the Equality Fire Department. Paul was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Bell and is survived by his wife Dianne (McGilvary). His brother-in-law, Doug Buckles, also recently preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters Pauley Perrett and Andrea (Carlton) Odom, step-daughter, Suzie (Mickey) Sanders, step-son, Thomas (Mandy) McGilvary, his sister, Carolyn Buckles, brother John (Sherry) Perrett. Grandchildren include Lauren (Chris Ratzel) Henry, William Carey Jr., Ben Sammons, Mary Calvert (Josh) Hurd, Katie McGilvary, Walker McGilvary, and Matthew McGilvary in addition to many dearly loved nieces, nephews and extended family. Services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Gassett Funeral Home, 204 East Charles Avenue, Wetumpka, Alabama. Visitation will begin at noon, followed by a 1 pm Memorial Service officiated by Dr. Jeff Fuller. A graveside service will follow at New Harmony Church, 60 Real Island Road, Equality, Alabama 36026 Having just lost such a special man to Covid, the family respectfully asks everyone carefully consider attendance, and those who join us wear masks and keep a safe distance. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either of the Fire Departments Paul served. Equality Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 13, Equality, Alabama 36026 or Real Island. Volunteer Fire Department, 1495 Real Island road, Equality, Alabama 36026.