WINDER – James Perkins, 80, died Sunday, March 23, 2014.
A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Edna Henry Perkins, and was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Perkins. Mr. Perkins was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Statham and was a retired truck driver with Davis Transfer.
Survivors include his wife, Eudene Rowden Perkins, Winder; son, Jason (Sonya) Perkins, Monroe; grandchildren, Jake Perkins and Chloe Perkins; and sisters, Rachel Austin and Mary Ann Hayes, both of Winder.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 26, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Dr. Ronnie Healan officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, March 25, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. www.carterfhwinder.com