Francis Roosevelt Perry

“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands” (Corinthians 5:1)

Sunrise; February 1, 1945

Sunset: March 14, 2025

The Family of Francis Roosevelt Perry would like to announce with deep sorrow and respect his homegoing in his 80th year on March 14, 2025, at Luther Woods Hospice. Francis was a kind, loving spirit survived by his wife Linda, children Malik, Francine, Manokia, and Narjah, and 9 grandchildren Shayla, Elijah, Makeda, Taylor, Sydney, Bailey, Namisse, Malea and Seysa. Also, survived by his siblings John, Joan, Charles, Ophelia, Roberta, Moses, Cecelia, and Celestine.

As well as sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, all of whom hold cherished memories of him and his easy-going attitude

Mr. Perry was preceded by his father John and Hilda Perry, and his sibling Bob Adighibe.

Francis was born in Cape Palmas, Liberia, shortly after moving to Monrovia where he attended the schools Monrovia Demonstration Elementary until the 7th grade. Then transitioned to St. Patrick High School for grade 8 and graduating from BWI – Booker Washington Institute (1962 to 1965) in Radio and Communications.

He saved up his money and made the big move to New York City where he married, had 4 children, and settled between Maryland and Pennsylvania. He will be greatly missed by all that loved and knew him.

April 3, 2025:

10 am-11 am viewing for the public

11 am-12 pm service

Location:
Batchelor Brothers Funeral Home

7112 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19126

Repast: 

12 pm-3 pm

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia/Ft. Washington
530 Pennsylvania Ave,

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 19034, USA

 Contact:

Zee Dempster (cousin) 917-854-5916