Perez Arnay Shoemaker was born MAY 19, 1955, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was the first child of James and Annese Shoemaker.

Perez lived in Tennessee for 3 years and relocated to Los Angeles with his parents. The family eventually settled in San Dimas, California.

Perez Shoemaker departed this early life on Wednesday May 7, 2025.

He received Christ at an early age at Emmanuel Baptist Church and was attending Family Christian Center in Covina, California.

Perez graduated from San Dimas High in Bonita Unified School District. he later attended Mt. SAC and Walnut Adult School.

Perez leaves to cherish his memories mother, Annese Shoemaker; sisters, Denise Mandrysh, Anita Jackson, Cheryl Patterson and nephews and nieces.