James F. Perry

In loving memory of James Perry (Red)

James passed away at a friend's loving home, on June 14, 2024, of heart failure.

James respected and loved his family very much, and would make a point to tell them that he loved and appreciated them as often as possible, sometimes with a big hug and a little gift that he collected, but most frequently with a text, call, or letter.
We love you unconditionally, James!

James had a knack for making friends easily. He always made his friends feel loved and never a dull moment when he was there. Once when he was young, on a dare, he mooned them. He also had a way with the ladies, and he was loved by many in his life. James will be remembered for his heart of gold, red hair, his nickname Red, his wild ways, and his zest for life.

James was a man of strong faith, as the years passed his faith grew into a personal relationship with God. It was the love he shared with God that we all felt and saw in him, through his big hugs and the little gifts he gave everyone he met, which truly was a gift of God's love from James' heart. He was not without sin, but nobody is. Though James' life was filled with hard times, not one time did he turn his back on God, no matter how bad it got, instead he looked up.

James loved to draw, write poetry, read his bible, go fishing, listen to country music, and ride his motorcycle. One of his favorite places was the falls in Pearblossom, CA, such wonderful memories with his family and friends. James' passion was to help people, and he did this whenever he saw a person in need.

He donated his time to helping local churches, shelters, and food banks. He handed out food and supplies to people in need. While handing out food and supplies to people, he would talk to the ones who had lost all hope and faith, by honestly sharing his own life's story and God's love.
One of James' favorite songs, "Why me Lord."

Waiting for James at Heaven's Gate are his grandparents, Jesse and Doris Perry, father Samuel Perry, stepfather Harry Guenterberg, and many more loved ones.

Our family Celebrated James' Life as we released red balloons to James in heaven and played the songs "Why me Lord- Kris Kristofferson, Go Rest High on that Mountain- Vince Gill, and This World is not My Home- Jim Reeves." You may also release a red balloon, or donate to a food pantry or homeless shelter to Celebrate James' Life.

"Until we meet again, fly high James. You know we love you!"

Wendy, Dawn, and Doris

The Lord saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around you
And whispered "Come with me."

With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer
And saw you fade away,
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
A beautiful smile at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the best.

It's lonesome here without you
We miss you so each day,
Our lives aren't the same
Since you went away.

When days are sad and lonely,
And everything goes wrong,
We seem to hear you whisper,
"Cheer up and carry on".

Each time we see your picture,
You seem to smile and say,
"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping,
We'll meet again someday".