Thomas Edward Perrear peacefully departed this life on Friday, June 24, 2022. Born in Peterburg, Virginia on October 2, 1954, he had six siblings and was the son of the late John and Kissiah Perrear. He was preceded in death by four of his siblings: Marvin, Ruthie, Robert Lee and Mildred.

Thomas received his formal education in the schools of Baltimore, Maryland. He was a faithful member of the St. John's-Transformation Baptist Church here in Baltimore. He was a rather quiet and gentle spirit who didn't mind beating you at Rummy or Spades. He also liked making others smile and happy. He loved generously, expecially his fiancee. Thomas was known as a sharp dresser and was affectionately called "Denzel" by his pastor.

During his brief illness, Thomas was a great warrior and never let his illness change his hopeful attitude. His two favorite songs were "Never Would Have Made It" and "Nobody Greater than You."

Thomas leaves to cherish his memory his fiancee, Fredericka Graham; his siblings, Viola Dunston (Purnell) and John Perrear; special caregivers, friend - Van Lear Anderson and niece - Denise Raiford; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

God looked around his garden and found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest with the help 0f his angels, they flew you to your heavenly place. …

He saw the road was getting rough and the hills too hard to climb.

He closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be Thine."

(Excerpt from "God's Garden" by Melissa Shreve )