Jack J Perez

Jack J. Perez, age 85, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 in Biloxi at his home. In his younger years, Jack worked at iconic Biloxi businesses such as Brown’s Bowling, Kline’s Bakery, Keesler Field, Electric Maid Bakery, Kent’s Men’s Store, Pringle Ford, Dee’s Chevrolet and owned Porter Avenue Auto Sales. He enjoyed 30 years in auto sales. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and Air Force where he was discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He was a member of the Biloxi BPOE 606, and in 2014 was honored with the lifetime membership award. He enjoyed his fellow members playing cards and listening to old stories. He was an active player and fan of golf, baseball and softball. After retiring in 1991 he spent part of his free time enjoying the slots at our local casinos. His infectious smile and amusing stories of old times in Biloxi will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, June Champlin Perez; father, Peter H. Perez; mother, Louise Theriot Perez; sisters, Joyce Waterhouse and Betty Logue; and brother, Peter “Ronnie” Perez. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Sharon) Perez, Steven (Mona) Perez, Cathy (Bill) O’Neil and Julie (Wayne) Bond. He was so proud of his grandchildren, Matthew Perez, Vanessa McKee, Candace Perez, Melissa Perez, Justin Perez and Ashley Burgos; and especially his great grandchildren, Jack Henry Perez, Bayla Perez, Luke Perez, Connor McKee and Liam McKee. Also the family would like to acknowledge his best friend Al Pickard and his wife Marlene for their friendship and all the great times over the years. Services will be held at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Friends may visit 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park.