Mr. Carl L. Perry, Sr. was born on July 16, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC He was one of seven children born to the late George Norman and Pauline Weaver Perry. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his son, Reginald Perry; siblings: Arneta Perry, Bobby Perry and Capers Perry; aunts, Claretta Hauser and Sarah Weaver. He passed away on March 19, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center at the age of 75. Carl was a graduate of Atkins High School and furthered his education at Forsyth Technical Community College. He was a retiree of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and honorably served in the US Army. Following retirement, he continued to work as a WS/FC school bus driver and driver for Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation. Carl spent his early years in 50 years of membership at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where he served as deacon, trustee, Sunday school teacher, church bus driver, chapel choir and building fund chairperson. He later joined First Baptist Church where he sang on the Chancel Choir and Men's Chorus. He also shared his love for singing as a member of the Twin City Choristers. He loved to cook and garden, was an avid runner and exercise enthusiast. Those family members left to cherish their memories of him are: his wife, Lamar Stanford-Perry; daughter, Carla Perry; sons: Kevin (Tiffany) Perry and Carl Perry, Jr. (Sigrid Hall); step-son, Torey Bush; ten grandchildren: Kristina Perry, Reginald Perry, Jr., Karmen Perry, Carl Perry, III, Ayden Hall-Pittsley, Syan Hall-Pittsley, Ty'Asia Bush, Taleah Bush, Trinity Bush, and Torey Bush, Jr.; two great grandchildren Kaiden and Khloe Perry; two sisters: Gila Hamilton and Janice (George) McLendon; one brother, Norman Perry, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sharon Perry; brother-in-law, Jose Hamilton; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Highland Avenue. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Salisbury National Cemetery. For a copy of the funeral program, click here