James Willie Perkins life came to an end at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the age of 78. James was born on April 28, 1944 in Williamson County, Tennessee. to the parents of Hattie Murray and John Perkins.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Florence Perkins; daughters, Angela Burns and Shelisa Vaughn; son, James “Peanut" (Christye) Perkins; grandchildren, Kaylia (Randy) Davis, devoted granddaughter, Yuvonda (Anthony) Nelson, Javoris Burns, Toriano Vaughn, Narquita (James) Wilson, Tavion Burns, James Vaughn, Whitney Burns and Kamrey Perkins; 20 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary E. Davis and Georgia Morton; brothers, Alfred (Ruth) Perkins and Tom Henry Perkins; In-Laws, Janie Kittrell, John Henry (Lucille) Dodson and Annie Ruth Dodson; nieces, devoted nieces, Cheryl Kittrell, DeeDee Coffee and Rosella Carney, nephews, devoted nephew, Eddie "Lee Boy" Davis, cousins and friends special friends, The Sanders’ Families.
Mr. Perkins will lie in state on Monday, April 10, 2023 from 12 until 5 at Waters Funeral Home 1408 Columbia Ave. Franklin, Tennessee.
Visitation with family, Tuesday April 11, 2023 from 11:00 until 12:00 at Lynn Creek Tabernacle, 117 Fairground Street, Franklin, Tennessee with funeral to follow. Elder Richard Southall, officiating and Minister Lazerius Davis, eulogist.
Interment Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee
Dewanna Rene Samms sent Cherished Friend Bouquet for James Willie Perkins - April 10, 2023
Sending our deepest condolences and prayers of comfort to the family. May God cover you with His love during this difficult time.
Dewanna Samms & Family
Eddie Sanders sent Divine Comfort Arrangement for James Willie Perkins - April 08, 2023
To a wonderful,kind,hard working man who meant the world to our family! You will surly be missed dear friend
Eddie and Pam Sanders Josh and Melissa, Meredith and Randal
Lee Sanders sent Splendid Memories Bouquet for James Willie Perkins - April 07, 2023
To a good man and a wonderful friend. You will be missed.
Lee, Amy, Noah, Stefani Sanders
Florence and family we love you we're with you I don't know if I'll get to come to the funeral tomorrow but I loved willie to really too and I just want to y'all to know that I love the whole family and that we're with you and if anything anything I can do please let me know I love you Janie Chad
Miss u uncle Willie
Earth has no sorrow, heaven cannot heal. Praying for you all dear family. Just hold on. God is near. Jesus will fix it after while. Love you all. Mother Perkins and the family Praying for your strength. GLADYS VAUGHN.
John, chapter 14 verse one let not your heart be trouble you believe in God believe also in me verse two in my fathers house are many mansions if it were not, so I would have told you from the Fitzgerald
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