Percy was born on 3 December 1888 in Wendron, Cornwall.

He was a Master Grocer by profession and owned a shop in Camborne.

He married Lillian Leonie Parnell on 31.8.1916 in Camborne and had one daughter, Stella Elaine.

Percy served as a Special Constable between 1939 - 1949.

He died on 2.9.1971.