Funeral services were held July 6, 2019, at Jordan Hill M. B. Church
in Carson, for Mr. Perry James Funchess, 52, who died June 28, 2019,
at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
Rev. James Steele officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery.
Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Perry Funchess was born to Mrs. Della Funchess Baker and the late
Robert L. Hicks. He received his formal education at Prentiss High
School and was a roofer for many years.
He is survived by: his mother, Della Baker; children, Perrier McGowan,
Denesha McGowan and Octavia McGowan all of Gulfport; three
stepchildren, Anantica Smith, Tyrese Moore and Damon Bailey all of
Jackson; special friend and companion, Youland Bailey; three sisters,
Roberta Walker, Hope Walker and Gladys Hicks; three brothers, Robert
(Tricia) Hicks, Charles (Youlanda) and Donza (Amanda); and many other
relatives and friends.