Birth date: Aug 18, 1946 Death date: Feb 12, 2021
James Jonathan “Jim” Perry Jr., 74, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on February 12, 2021. Born in Pennsylvania on August 18th, 1946. Jim is preceded in death by his parents James and Bernita (nee Hoskinson) Perry and by his son Josep Read Obituary
My Oldest Brother; By far the strongest, physically and will power. he taught me a lot in my youth.
He sure was strong; i'll relate one episode i'll never forget. It was on a Sat .morn. Dad said something about getting the back yard mowed, Jim was laying on the couch. A while later i was out side in the back yard; Mom and Dad pull in the drive, about a minute or two later all hell broke loose. The kitchen door exploded open, i looked up it was Jim, coming off the back porch, (he cleared all three steps) with Dad right behind with Mom's wash tub stick. Jim hit that mower, which was a steel, no motor, reel type. (that i couldn't even budge) i never saw grass fly so high in my life, clean over his head, way over. It was a sight to behold.
He also taught me how to drive, he would take me with him to Parkertown for a load, Up shift, down shift, split shift, all 15 gears at the right time. He was a marvel to me. Hell, he handled a truck with such skill, i'd got in if it didn't have breaks. It didn't matter, Jim could handle it, that i knew.
Iam going to miss you Big Brother, and then some.
rest well, until we meet again.
your little brother, tom
Sorry I couldn't be there. I wish I could. Believe it or not, there are many good memories we've shared, Two boys that that we both loved so much. Eleven years of memories, some good and some not so good but always respect. I always could count on you if the boys acted up. I will miss you not being there, rest in peace ol boy. 🙏
It's like a snapshot in my mind. I was about 9 and Jimmy was almost 10. He came to the back door and my mom said 'your boyfriend's here.' I said 'he's not my boyfriend.' She said "he's a boy and he's your little friend." That's how our almost 65 yr friendship started. Even when my family moved to Lorain, Jim would hitchhike over(usually bringing a friend with him) and my dad would drive them home after dinner. He introduced me to my 1st love. He was best man at my wedding(rumor has it on the night before the wedding he tried to talk the groom into changing places with him). We always seemed to miss the mark with our crushes on each other. Jim was such a flirt, but a good man and generous to a fault. I would call and tell him to come down to Florida and thaw out but he would offer a plane ticket and say I should come up there and keep him warm. He said he was old and harmless. I told him he'd never be harmless as long as he had breath. I'll miss him.
My uncle Jim... he always told me "you can do anything you put your mind to". He made me feel like he believed in me and wanted me to believe in myself. He was strong and good. I know he loved me, I loved him too and I always will.
My Uncle Jim was always so fun to be around. He couldn't wait for you to walk through the door or call on the phone to share his latest joke. He was loving, and funny, and had a huge heart. I will miss him but always carry the memories in my heart. My love and prayers are with his son James and grandchildren today as they say goodbye at his final resting place. I know that he will always be with us in spirit.
Our hearts are with all of you today. May the fun times and memories help give you comfort not only now but for the rest of your lives. God bless.
Love, Aunt Donna & Uncle Al Hamilton
There are so many memories full of family, shared friends, joy and pain. We've been through a lifetime, our lives intertwined. The memories are precious and we will treasure them always. We will miss you brother ❤️
Denise & Bob
Sorry to the family for the loss. Jim was always a “staple” in my life. Him and my dad (Ted Zunis) have been best friends even before I was born. He got my dad through some rough times lately and for that I will be forever grateful! Gonna miss his laugh and his jokes. RIP Jim, give Bonnie hugs for Ted and I.
