James Michael Perry, age 64, of Roanoke, Indiana passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was born on Thursday, February 13, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Edward and Virginia (née Wolf) Perry. Jim spent his forty-three year career as an auto mechanic with Bob Thomas Ford West, formerly Dimension Ford and Allen County Motors. He loved all things Ford, NASCAR, and NHRA, and watching TV, especially the Andy Griffith Show and spending time with his granddaughters. He is survived by his sisters, Laura (Gary) Groff, and Christine (Jason) Junk of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Bailey Ann Perry and Jessie Perry of Fort Wayne, and Tristen Crabtree of Lewisburg, Tenn.; and nephews, Kevin, Jeremy, and Tyler Slater of Fort Wayne. Jim was predeceased by his son, Benjamin Michael Perry. Funeral Service is at 11:30 am on Thursday, December 1, at The Pointe Church, 5335 Bass Rd, Fort Wayne with calling one hour prior. Family and friends will also receive visitors on Wednesday, November 30, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Mungovan, 2114 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Cancer Services of NE Indiana.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.advantagemungovan.com for the Perry family.
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