Carlos M. Perez
July 6, 1957 - February 7, 2021
Rev. Carlos Manuel Perez, 63, of Cross City, Florida passed away February 7, 2021. Rev. Perez was born July 6, 1957 to the late Manuel and Raquel Perez in Güines, Cuba, but had lived in the Dixie County area since 2005 after moving here from Branford, Florida. He was currently serving as the Music Minister for Joppa Baptist Church in Trenton, but had served as the Pastor of Horseshoe Beach First Baptist Church, the Pastor of Riverside Baptist Church in Branford, the Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church of Cross City, and other churches out of the area. He also worked for over nine years with Gulf Coast Supply and had been the Corporate Chaplain with Anderson Columbia. Rev. Perez is survived by his wife of 40 years Diane Perez, his daughter Michelle Pearce (Tyler), his son Michael Perez (Jessica), his grandchildren Karly Watson, Ellie Mathis, Thorin Pearce, and Riley Perez, his brother William Perez (Susanna), and other extended family members. Funeral services for Mr. Perez will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Joppa Baptist Church in Trenton, Florida, with Rev. Robin Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Joppa Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
Rev. Carlos Manuel Perez, 63, of Cross City, Florida passed away February 7, 2021. Rev. Perez was born July 6, 1957 to the late Manuel and Raquel Perez in Güines, Cuba, but had lived in the Dixie County area since 2005 after moving here from... View Obituary & Service Information