James F. Perdue

Born April 11, 1950 in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of Jessie and Virginia L. (Sanders) Perdue and a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, Indianapolis. He received his Master’s Degree from Martin University and his PhD from Breyer State University.

He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.

Jim was an excellent Addictions Therapist and licensed Mental Health counselor. He was a very spiritual man, loved music, a wonderful cook and was always helping others.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry L. (Coy) Perdue; children, Cheryl Spears, Debbie (Chris) Wainscott, Kim (John) Kirby, Scott Perdue, and Trey Marcum III; brothers, David Perdue and Donald (Lisa) Perdue; sisters, Sheila (David) Penturf, Sherrie (Jim) Haynes, and Carolyn Sue (Andy) Rumple; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and his two brothers from a another mother, lifelong friends, Carl Coffey and Frank Vaughn.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Wounded Warriors Project or the donor’s favorite United States Veteran’s Association.