Donnell Perry

HALE-PERRY, Donnell, age 50, passed away 2/13/2017.  He was born 2/11/1967 in Birmingham, AL.  Donnell was as an Instructor at Lawson State Community College.  Instructor Perry was a graduate of Birmingham Southern College, earned a Master of Science degree from Alabama A&M University, and at the time of his death, was in the process of acquiring his PhD.  Throughout his career he acquired a multitude of accolades and certifications not limited to:  Siemens Mechanics Instructor, OSHA Authorized Instructor, Manufacturing Skills Standard Council Instructor, AUTOCAD Certified Trainer, AUTOCAD 2007 Certified, AUTO Desk University 2006, Certified Global Logistic Specialist (GLS) and a Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) of ESRI.  Not only did Donnell excel academically, he surpassed with people. Well known for his videography and photography services, Donnell always had a smile and words of encouragement. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife Charlotte Perry; Father, Isaiah (Alice) Perry Jr.; Mother, Ruby Hale Payne; Sons:  Donnell Christopher Perry, David Russell, Charles Wise and William Wise;  Sisters:  LaSharron Harris, Felisa (Frederick) Lawrence, Tetitia (Brian) Austin, Deirdre Payne, Stephanie (Rico) Junipher, and Lauren Perry;  Two Brothers:  Raphael (Tonya) Hale and Anthony Payne;  and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Public visitation will be held on 02/17/2017 at Eastside Funeral Home from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and at 16th Street Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Funeral service will be held 2/18/2017 at 16th Street Baptist Church at 11 a.m.

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