Joseph L. Perry Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

“JOSEPH’S LIFE STORY” Joseph Lee Perry, affectionately known as “Joe” was born on March 9, 1944 in Chester, Pennsylvania and departed this life on January 4 , 2019 surrounded by his children and lady. Joe was the son of the late Darfus Johnson and Myrtice McKenzie Perry, and stepson of the late Aaron Parker. Joe received his education in the City of Chester, graduating from the old Chester High School in 1963. He later went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Science from Cheyney University . During his early years, Joe began to form lifelong friendships that started in the “Bethel Court” area on Market Street. He was such a fun loving guy that enjoyed some of the good ole times hanging out with his ole skool buddies from back in the day. Some of them referred to him as “Joe Perry” and they all enjoyed being around this “nice guy”. During his time at Cheyney, he also formed friendships with folks he met that would also follow the course of his amazing life. Joe Perry loved to talk and would sit back, shoot the breeze and share stories with anyone that would listen. He would tell the “same stories the same way each and every time” and everyone would just sit back and laugh over and over. He could mimic a family member or friend at the drop of a dime and have us all laughing for days. Another favorite pastime for Joe was his favorite sport of boxing. That would keep him up many a late night yelling and talking to the screen just as if he were there in the ring. Also a nature lover at heart, Joe loved feeding the food scraps to the animals outside. He would always tell us “save those scraps for my critters”. They too will miss the meals he lovingly took outside for them. In 1968, Joe started his career with the Chrysler Corporation in Newark, Delaware, retiring in 2001 after 32 years. Chrysler was another road of friendship that began and stayed the course of his life. Joseph Lee Perry was the most amazing Dad, Pop-Pop, Great Pop-Pop, Big Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend and Companion anyone could wish for. There are not enough words in the English dictionary that come to mind that we could say about this awesome man. You will forever and always be in our hearts and we thank you so much for the love and the lessons that will be carried on in honor of you. Joseph leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Andre Freeland, Yusef Garrett, Jihad Perry, daughters Deborah Alliston, Marcia Price, Joia Perry-Johnson, stepson Erick Lewis, stepdaughters Benicia Hynson (Keith), Wanda Washington (Brian), and Trina Lawson (Marty), grandchildren Michael Friend, Erick Lewis Jr., Keith Hynson, Ralph Tucker, Jahrod Perry, Janyia Monroe, Samiy’a Berrymon, Joia Tucker, Jaya Perry, Jianna Covington, Karma Garrett, and Ten (10) great-grandchildren. He also leaves his “special lady and friend” Kay Garrett, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Darfus Johnson, Myrtice McKenzie Perry, stepfather Aaron Parker, sister Shirley Lum, son Juan Smalls, grandson Jabree Brown and son-in-law John Johnson. PALLBEARERS: ERICK LEWIS, JEREMY FARRADAY, CHARLES SWIGGETT, MAURICE PARKER, ERNEST ALEXANDER, KENDALL GARRETT, DAMION PRICE, LEMANN JOHNSON

Joseph L. Perry

March 9, 1944 - January 4, 2019