Matthew-Perry-Obituary

Matthew J. Perry Jr.

Obituary

COLUMBIA - Services for The Honorable Matthew J. Perry, Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina, will be held Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Brookland Baptist Church, West Columbia, South Carolina, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. A video presentation is available for viewing at Leevy's...

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I was sad to learn of the passing of Hon. Matthew J. Perrry. His work will be remembered by many and appreciated. Hon. Perry was the keynote speaker for Civil Rights Remembrance Day in May of 1997 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This commemoration that honored pioneers of the 60's brought some pioneers together for the first time in more than thirty years.This was my first time hearing Hon, Perry. He became a hero. I am in the process of having this work...

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To the Family of Judge Matthew Perry: The McGraw Family of Columbia, SC and the Zimmerman Family of Orangeburg, SC. are deeply saddened about the homegoing of our Beloved Friend. "Trust in the God with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths (Proverb 3:5 & 6)"

Our condolences to the family of Judge Perry, our gentle warrior. Through his words and actions, he awakened the hearts and minds of many to act so that South Carolina and America would truly be a land of freedom for all Americans. His legacy will live forever, for it embraces all people.

Dear Perry Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of a truly wonderful human being! I am proud to have been touched by Judge Perry, both personally and professionally! In 1985, Judge Perry swore me in as a U.S. citizen during the naturalization ceremony. Nine years later in 1994, Judge Perry swore me in as a U.S. Probation Officer for the District of SC! I shall miss him! The world is indeed a better place because he was in it!

May the God of all comfort be with the entire Perry family during this difficult time.

To the Family of the late Matthew James Perry, Jr.: Our thoughts are of you today and may we never forget the work of this great man, friend, and alumnus. We will tell men, women, and children of all ages and of all backgrounds that there was a man who stood as giants but walked lowly with everyone. There was a kindhearted man who preferred freedom for all. And, may all people come to know that Judge Perry not only opened downs for African Americans but his labor opened doors for women and...

To the Perry Family:
Judge Perry has fought hard tirelessly im sure sleepless nights and i bet tears was shed also, but he did it all for us so that we could have the rights that others had, and we are greatful for his courage, always abiding in the service of our Lord.