James Dennis Perkins, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He was born March 21, 1952 in Rock Hill, SC to Edward and Flora Perkins. Dennis graduated from Western Carolina University. He was a proud employee of Lowe's Home Improvement where he made many friends. He is survived by his loving wife Elaine; sister, Renee Hanna and husband Lee of West Virginia; stepdaughter, Missy Balzer; grandchildren Randy Balzer and Brooklyn Balzer. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.