James Irwin Perkins, 87, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont.
A native and life long resident of Beaumont, James was a retired operator with Mobil Oil. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed sharing his vegetables with family and friends. James was a faithful and steady husband, father, brother and friend who loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marion Geneva "Neva" Perkins. They were faithful members of the Christian Fellowship Worship Center in Beaumont, Texas.
Survivors include his sons, Glen I. Perkins of Alpine, Texas, James Fischer of Beaumont and Robert L. Fischer of Houston; daughters, Carol Boucher of Beaumont, Gwen Blackwell of Beaumont, and Jean Allred of Houston; nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; one brother, Dr. William Carroll Perkins of Dallas; and other loving family members.
The family is planning a visitation with family and friends the night before the funeral services from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Christian Fellowship Worship Center, 420 S. Major Dr., Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Virginia 22038, or Christian Fellowship Worship Center, 420 S. Major Dr., Beaumont, Texas 77706.
