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 James
K. Sperry, 77, of Lancaster, PA and Sanibel, FL died Thursday,
January 27, 2011 at his home in Lancaster. He was the former
Chairman and CEO of Fulton Bank and Executive Vice President of
Fulton Financial Corporation.
Born in
Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Albert, Sr. and Laura
McKeith Sperry. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State
University on a US Air Force ROTC scholarship in 1956, and
continued his studies at Rutgers University receiving a master's
degree in banking from the Stonier School of Business. Jim was
married to his wife Joan B. Perry Sperry for 54 years last August
25th.
Very active in
the community, Jim served on the boards of directors for Fulton
Financial Corporation, the former St. Joseph Hospital, Penn State
Harrisburg, the Lancaster Private Industry Council, Sex Assault
Center, the YMCA and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. He was a
past president of the Lancaster Downtown Investment District
Authority, chairman of the Lancaster City Housing Authority and
treasurer of the United Way. Jim was a former member of the
Lancaster Country Club, the Hamilton Club, the Rotary Club, and
the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster. Since retiring
from Fulton Bank in 1998, Jim, along with Joan and dog Ozzie
resided in both Rehoboth Beach, DE and Sanibel Island, Florida
where he volunteered at the local public libraries. He enjoyed
fishing, boating, reading, listening to his music, and was an avid
Philadelphia and Penn State sports fan.
In addition to
his wife Joan, Jim is survived by three children, James K., Jr.,
husband of Nancy Sperry, Hanover, PA, Robert P., husband of Eileen
Sperry, Lancaster and Jennifer A., wife of Robert Esbenshade,
Lancaster; four grandchildren, James K. Sperry, III, New York City
and Lynn Sperry, Robert P. Sperry, Jr. and Johanna Sperry, all
Lancaster; great-grandson Cael Sperry, Lancaster and two brothers,
Max, husband of Alberta Sperry, Ottsville, PA and David Sperry,
Philadelphia. Jim's brother William Albert Sperry, Jr., preceded
him in death.
The Memorial
Service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 11 AM, at the
Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W. Chestnut St.,
Lancaster, PA, with the Rev. Jo-an Glasse officiating. The family
will receive friends at the church from 10 to 11 AM. Private
Interment at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers.
Contributions can be made in Jim's memory to the American Cancer
Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 or the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 or
Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To
send the family online condolences, please visit
SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory,
717-393-9661 |
