Mr. James Rufus Perry, Jr., 89, of Mocksville, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at his home. He was born June 24, 1931, in Newark, NJ to the late James Rufus Perry, Sr. and Evella O'Neal Perry. Mr. Perry was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force having served in the Korean Conflict. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. Mr. Perry was also a history and movie buff, and especially enjoyed watching Westerns. He never met a stranger and often invited people into his home and then they were considered family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his wife, Nora Rosetta Troxler Perry. Survivors include children, Byron Perry, James 'Skip' Perry, III (Susan), and Kimberly Perry-Barnes (Sylvester); a sister, Juanita Jones (Lawrence); granddaughters, Simone Perry, Chantalle Jackson (Horatio) and Heather Perry; great-granddaughters, Amakai and A'Lilliana Jackson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com