John Holliday Perry Jr. died Tuesday at a hospital in Gainesville, GA.
John Holliday Perry Jr., inventor and oceanic explorer, has died. He was 89.
Perry died Tuesday at a hospital in Gainesville, GA. His numerous accomplishments included building submarines and the newspaper equipment inventions.
Energy Partners worked to advance the development of clean fuel for homes and vehicles using hydrogen was John's company.
President Lyndon Johnson appointed him to the U.S. Commission on Marine Sciences, Engineering and Resources. This later led to the creation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters and several grandchildren.