Oldest man in the world dies in Venezuela weeks before 115th birthday
Guinness World Records said on Wednesday.
He was the fourth oldest validated living person in the world and was reportedly the only man alive born before 1911.
At the time he credited his longevity to "working hard, resting on holidays, going to bed early,
central to his life and he prayed at least twice daily, he told Guinness World Records
He had 11 children –six sons and five daughters– with Ediofina del Rosario García. They were married for 60 years
Pérez had 42 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Pérez only attended school for a few short months but he learned how to read and write.
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela also paid tribute to Pérez on social media, writing: "Juan Vicente Pérez Mora has transcended into eternity at 114 years old.
Gerontology Research Group said they are currently working to find the world's oldest living man.
Contenders are Japanese Gisaburō Sonobe, born on November 6, 1911, or Brazilian Josias de Oliveira, born on October 21, 1911