Nathaniel "Nate" Perry was born on October 30, 1960, to the late James E. Perry and Bettie J. Perry in Baltimore Maryland. He departed this life on April 8, 2026

His early years of education were in the Baltimore public school system. He eventually moved to North Carolina and completed his education at Greenwood High School.

He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Bettie J. Lanier; one son, Tavon N.Perry; two sisters: Gwendolyn Mayo (Louis) and Fredericka Poindexter (Mark); one brother: Darren Perry (Vanessa); three stepsisters: Vera Graham; Glenda Stith (Rodney); Joann Moore(Roy); two granddaughters: Katelyn and Kristen Perry of Baltimore, MD; three aunts: Addie Reives; Cathryn Cornelius; Margie Reives; One neice Shaytera Perry and a host of cousins, friends, and a special friend Tanita Barrow and a second mother "Edna Foushee"

Nate will be remembered for his kind heart, infectious laughter, and loving soul.