James Russell Perry

James Russell Perry, Jr., affectionately also known as "Bunk" to his beloved family
and friends, had transitioned from this life on Monday, February 14, 2022, at St. Agnes
Hospital, Catonsville, Maryland, from COVID related complications. James Russell Perry,
Jr was born Monday, March 07, 1960. The son of James Russell Perry, Sr, and
predeceased beloved Mother Daisy Lou Perry (2018), at Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore, Maryland.
In 1993 he joined in holy matrimony with his soulmate and friend Patricia (Stover)
Perry of Bedford Stuyvesant, New York. James accepted God's Call to Salvation, received
baptism, and committed to serve in an "Evangelistic Street Ministry: where he expressed
his love for God. James always will, be remembered as a humble quiet servant a prolific
storyteller with a loud-infectious bold laugh! He honored and loved his wife and was a
generous and kind man who was always compassionate and enthusiastic about helping
others in and out of the Church, while spreading the good news, Gospel.
At an early age James became interested in old cars after his father purchased
one. Together they worked countless hours on old cars. As a young man, James was
athletic and enjoyed competitive sports. In addition to various genres of music including
Gospel and Jazz. Upon completing his education at Wallbrook Senior High School. He
began his post-secondary studies in the field of Transportation Logistics and Marketing
at Howard University, Washington, D.C., while being employed as an automobile parts
commercial salesperson. James' formal education at Howard University inspired and
prepared him to pursue an entrepreneurial career as an independent trucker. After thirtyfive years of driving as an independent trucker. He dissolved his business to transition
into full employment with the (Maryland Department of Transportation) as an MTA Bus
Operator where he was actively employed until his passing.
James was preceded in death by his mother Daisy Lou Perry (2018). He leaves to
cherish a devoted wife, loving father, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law; nieces and
nephew(s); uncle & aunt(s): Mary Dorsey (Baltimore); Dorothy Roberts (New York); Dora
Roberts (North Carolina); Uncle Weldon (Van) & Aunt Flo Roberts (North Carolina);
Cleopatra Thompson (Philadelphia); Barbara Mebane (Tennessee); cousins and a host of
friends and co-workers.
Services for Mr. Perry will be held on Saturday, March 19th at the Vaughn Greene Randallstown Chapel, 8728 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD where the family will receive friends from 2:30PM – 3:00PM with services to follow.