FRANKLIN – James Edward Perry III, 71, passed away July 13, 2021.
Jim was born in Macon County to the late James E. Perry Jr. and Byrda Nell Perry Vandiver. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister, Debra Ann Perry Thomas.
Jim was a UNC and Western Carolina graduate, a member of the National Honor society and the Scouts. He loved to hunt and fish in his free time.
He is survived by his daughter, Betina Freeman; stepdaughter, Alisha Kimsey; granddaughter, Haley Freeman; step-grandchildren, Samantha Brunt and Katie Tiger; and several cousins.
A service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Macon Funeral Home Chapel. The family received friends and loved ones one hour prior to the service. Rev. Janet Greene officiated. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mitchell Owenby, Randy Berry, Conley Shope, Dustin Cabe, Larry Corbin and Vic Perry. Honorary pallbearers were Lyman Holland and Mike Ramsey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to teen challenges at Teen Challenge of the Smokies Men’s Center, PO Box 2157, Franklin NC 28734.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.