Tommie W. Perine

Our beloved, Tommie Wyatt Perine also known as "T.P." was a native of Mobile, Alabama was born October 18, 1967 to the union of Tom and Pearlie Lacy Perine in Mobile, AL. He departed this life Friday, November 15, 2024 surrounded by family.

Tommie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior as a youth, at First Baptist of Carver Homes Mobile, Alabama and served on the Usher Board. He was known for his affectionate nature, his warm heart, and his ability to make everyone feel welcome. He had a personality that was truly one of a kind, genuine, and full of life. His smile could light up even the darkest of days, and it was contagious to everyone around him. You never saw him without that smile, and it was a reflection of the joy and love he carried within himself.

Tommie attended John L. LeFlore High School where he proudly graduated in the Class of 1987. During his tenure at John L. LeFlore he played football, ran track, and was voted the "Best Male Student Athlete." Tommie loved his 1987 classmates and the Rattler Alumni. After graduating high school Tommie went on to attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and from there attended Bishop Sate Community College Truck Driving School where he received his C.D.L License. Tommie was deeply hardworking. He was employed at Praxair Truck Company in Mobile, AL from 2012 until his retirement.

Tommie was a man of honor and integrity. Tommie was the Past Master of the St. John Lodge#2, PHA F&AM Companion of Eureka Chapter #1, Holy Royal Arch Masons, Sublime Prince of Oriental Consistory #17, Noble of Palestine Temple #18, Ancient Egyptian, Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, a member of Juliette Chapter #613, Order of Eastern Stars and the Strikers Club Organization Incorporation where he served faithfully.

Tommie loved people and never met a stranger and he could strike up a conversation with anyone, and in no time make them feel like they had known him for years. His kindness knew no bounds, and he was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. If you knew Tommie, you knew he loved life, dancing and music. Above all things, Tommie was a God-fearing man, guided by his faith and deep since of purpose. His relationship with God was central to his life, and it was through that faith he was able to touch the hearts of life, and it was through that faith he was able to touch the hearts of everyone he met.

Tommie married the love of his life, Shalonda Alexander Perine in 2005. Their love was unconditional.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Pearlie Lacy Perine; his sister, Linda Perine; and father-in-law, Clarence Shute.

Tommie leaves to cherish his loving memory, to his loving and devoted wife, Shalonda Alexander Perine; four beautiful daughters: India (Alex) Rivers, Asia (George) McAlman, India Alexander and Milan Perine all of Mobile, AL; his brother, Charvis (Celena) Perine of Montgomery, AL; two sisters: Tamiko (Jonathan) Perine-McCreary and Betty Phelon both of Mobile, AL; his mother- in-law, Barbara Williams of Mobile, AL; father-in-law, Rufus Rigsby of Mobile, AL; two grandmothers: Bessie Alexander and Georgia Abrams both of Mobile, AL; six aunts: Leanna Harris, Connie (Eugene) Collins, Brenda (Johnny) Broom, Karla Alexander, Veronica Pettway all of Mobile, AL; two uncles: Richard (Emma) Lacy of Mobile, AL and Jim (Geraldine) Perine Sr. of Choctaw Bluff, AL; three sisters-in-law: Toni'a Alexander of Houston, TX, Katina Saffo and Andreal Shute all of Mobile, AL; three brothers-in-law: Jamia Shute, Kenan Shute and Brandon Shute all of Mobile, AL; four grandchildren: Addalyn and Arie Rivers, King and Dakota McAlman all of Mobile, AL; he will be sorely missed by his nephews, nieces, cousins, god-children whom he helped raised and a host of friends.

The first visitation will be held on Friday, November 22nd from 3 - 6 p.m. at B.E. Brown & Co. Mortuary, 5817 Grelot Road. The second visitation will be held on Saturday, November 23rd beginning at 11 a.m. with ritual ceremonies starting at noon and the Celebration of Life service starting at 1 p.m. at New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 2756 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL.