Matthew J. Perry Jr.

Attorney Perry was NAACP attorney representing South Carolina State College students arrested while marching on the city of Orangeburg, SC, in protest of Jim Crow laws, 1961. Judge Perry received his law degree from South Carolina State College, and supported the return of a School of Law at South Carolina State University in a conversation with this alumnus. His commitment to fairness and justice for the Negro was unconditional and is an example of the continuing push for justice all...

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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.

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...