Obituary of Frank Perdue

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Frank Perdue

Franklin Parsons Perdue (born May 9, 1920 in Salisbury, Maryland) was a businessperson who was best known for being the CEO of Perdue Farms, which is among the largest chicken breeding companies in the United States. Franklin died on March 31, 2005 and his death was because of unspecified illness. He died at age 84.

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Frank Perdue Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Perdue, Frank
    • Common Name: Frank Perdue
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Salisbury, Maryland, United States
    • Birth Date: May 09, 1920
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Frank
    • Occupation: Businessperson
    • Net Worth: $825 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

    Frank's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Franklin Parsons Perdue
    • Father: Arthur W. Perdue
    • Mother: Pearl Perdue
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Madeline Godfrey Perdue (married 1941-divorced 1978)
      • Kathleen M. Markey (married 1985-1988)
      • Mitzi Perdue (married 1988-2005, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jim Perdue

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

BusinesspersonAmerican Born on May 9th Born in 1920 Born in Maryland Died in 2005 Died at age 84 Died from Unspecified illness

Frank's Notable Roles:

  • Perdue Farms

Quotable Quotes:

"Frank Perdue was an excellent chicken plucker and a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed. (V)"

"Frank Perdue's life was full of life and purpose. He loved to travel and learn new things, and he always put others before himself. He was an amazing husband and father. We will never forget the beautiful moments we shared together. Goodbye, Frank Perdue. (V)"

"Frank Perdue will always be remembered as a trailblazing businessman, dedicated family man, and influential leader in the poultry industry. (V)"

"Frank Perdue was a successful businessman and entrepreneur, known for revolutionizing the poultry industry with his innovative marketing strategies. Despite his success, his death was surrounded by controversy and ongoing legal battles. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-12 00:43:12
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