Perot Perot Sr. would take his family horseback riding on the 2,700 acres he purchased in Collin County near what is now known as Dallas North Tollway. He was tough, creative, determined.”Another friend, Ken Langone, who was also a business associate and Co-Founder of Home Depot said, “He was a business visionary, he was a Presidential candidate, he was a national figure. The area, known for its agricultural heritage, resembled the prairie north of Fort Worth, which his son, H. Ross Perot Jr., would later transform into Alliance Airport. “At the lake, we sat together, holding hands looking at the water. We had said all we could to each other.”One week earlier, Perot died after battling leukemia.His son said, “Dad never wanted to slow down, but in February this year, we learned we had a few months to go. Above all else, that’s what he was.”Perot was a patriot, and his love for this country was part of the service.Among those not invited, but who felt compelled to come to the church and stand outside some members of Frisco Boy Scout Troop 4018.Amy McCauley said, “We just appreciate all the things he has done for scouting, he is a great patriot and a great Texan.”Hours before the memorial service, the U.S. Air Force conducted a F-16 flyover during the private burial at the Sparkman Hillcrest Cemetery.It was an opportunity for the Air Force to pay tribute to Perot, who tirelessly worked to free Vietnam War POW’s and who continued an unyielding and unwavering commitment to make sure members of the military received top-notch healthcare.Martha Carlson came to see the flyover and said few people ever receive it, but that Perot surely deserved it.Ross Perot Jr. on behalf of his mother, Margot; his sisters, Nancy, Suzanne, Carolyn and Katherine; and the extended Perot family released the following statement Tuesday:By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our

Perot Funeral Plans Announced . Perot said his family survived the Depression relatively well through hard work and by managing their money carefully. Family members say the invitation-only service will be held at the Highland Park United Methodist Church at 2 PM Tuesday. Perot Jr. said his father was a consummate planner, with one notable exception. Henry Ross Perot was born in Texarkana on June 27, 1930. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The cause of death was leukemia, a family spokesman said Tuesday. The invitation-only service will take place tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Highland Park United Methodist Church on … Young Perot’s first job was delivering papers in a poor, mostly black part of town from his pony, Miss Bee. “He was Bill Gates, Leonardo DaVinci, and Rambo all wrapped up in one. In 1988, Perot founded Perot Systems Corporation, Inc. in the Dallas suburb of Plano, with eight former EDS employees.His son, Ross Perot Jr., succeeded him as CEO and in 2009 Perot … The Lord gave us another five months.”He said Perot still went to the office during the week.Perot became a billionaire after creating, then selling EDS and Perot Systems.He ran for President in 1992 and 96, becoming the most successful independent candidate in modern times.Perot also gave away some of his fortune and his time to various charities in North Texas.Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Peter Dawkins won laughs for his description of his long-time friend. Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) - The memorial service for Ross Perot will be a private affair. Ross Perot’s funeral will be an invitation-only event, however there will be live streamed today at 2 p.m. for the public. Information on how you can watch the service online will be posted at rossperot.com. According to the memorials website, a graveside service Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. will be followed by a memorial service at Highland Park Methodist Church. Dallas, Tx – H Ross Perot, the colorful, self-made Texas billionaire who rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty and twice ran for president as a third-party candidate, has died.He was 89. His father was a cotton broker; his mother a secretary. Jul 15, 2019.

Ross Perot’s funeral will be an invitation-only event, however there will be live streamed today at 2 p.m. for the public.