- Sharon's twin sister, Valerie Percy, was murdered in the family home in Kenilworth, Illinois in 1966 at 21 years old. The case still remains unsolved.
- Became president of Bell & Howell at age 29, serving from 1949-1964.
- He is survived by his wife, Loraine Diane Guyer; two children from his first marriage, Sharon Percy Rockefellar of Washington DC and Charleston, West Virginia; son-in-law, Senator Rockefeller; Roger D. Percy of Seattle, Washington; two children from his second marriage, Gail Percy of Washington DC: and Mark Percy of Newport Beach, California; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
- He graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois. He served in the United States Navy during World War in 1943 training aviation personnel.
- United States Senator from Illinois (January 3, 1967 - January 3, 1985). He was narrowly defeated for re-election in 1984 by Paul Simon.
- Republican U.S. Senator from Illinois (1967-1985). He was narrowly defeated for re-election in 1984 by Paul Simon.
- Son of Edward Percy and Elizabeth Harting Percy. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois.
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