Emmitt Perry, Sr. – Tyler Perry’s Father House On Fire

A fire destroyed Emmitt Perry, Sr.’s home.  Emmitt is Tyler Perry’s father.  Tyler purchased the St. Helena Parish, Louisiana home for his father.  Officials report that no one was harmed in the fire.  The fire was so large that fire crews from other towns had to be called.  Emmitt was home when the fire broke out.

Emmitt heard some crackling, popping sounds from the attic.  The fire crews decided to let the fire burn itself out because there’s nothing more they can do.  They had to bring in tanker trucks because of the lack of fire hydrants in the rural area.  The house is not close to any other homes so it does not pose a threat.

Emmitt Perry Sr Tyler Perry Father House On Fire

Tyler Perry was born Emmitt Perry, Jr.  He changed his name to Tyler to distance himself from his father.  Emmitt, Sr. would beat Tyler when he was younger.  Tyler was able to forgive him in his 20s.  Tyler’s father had a very difficult upbringing.  Emmitt, Sr. and his sister and brother were found in a ditch when he was 2-years-old.