James 'Jim' R. Perry

PORT CLINTON – James "Jim" R. Perry, 62, of Port Clinton and formerly Toledo, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in ProMedica Toledo Hospital after a strong battle with cancer.Born Nov. 29, 1956, to Grace (Jones) Perry in Toledo, Jim attended and graduated from Waite High School in 1974. After serving in the United States Navy, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service until retirement. He found his passion in personal and business insurance sales and founded Ace Insurance Agency in 1984, with offices in Sandusky and Sylvania. On March 6, 1993, Jim married Rebecca Schroeder of Ottawa Hills at the Gesu Catholic Parish.In addition to his passion for his family, Jim enjoyed the thrills of scouting, fishing, horse racing, and traveling. Most of every weekend was spent doing one of those activities with his loved ones. He was also an active community member with both his business and his family in activities with the Erie County Chamber of Commerce.Survivors include Jim's wife of 26 years, Rebecca (Schroeder) Perry of Port Clinton; sons, William and Jonathan Perry, both of Port Clinton, and Justin Sibbersen of Toledo; mother, Grace (Louis) Perry of Toledo; brothers, Joe (Tamara) Perry of Oregon, and Butch (Julie) Perry of Green Springs; sister in-law, Kathy (George) Roth of Missoula, Mont.; his Navy comrade and friend, Andrew Warwick; and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and many close friends.It was Jim's wish to be cremated. Friends and family are invited to attend at Celebration of Life at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo. A small casual reception will follow after for friends and family.In lieu of flowers, the Perry family asks those who wish to donate in Jim's memory do so to the American Heart Association of Lucas County, 4331 Keystone Drive D, Maumee, OH 43537.