James Edward Perry III, 71 of Franklin NC, 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 Honors 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 will be held at 11 am on Saturday July 17, 2021, at Macon Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends and loved ones on Saturday July 17, 2021, from 10am - 11am, one hour prior to the service.

Rev. Janet Greene will officiate.

Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be, Mitchell Owenby, Randy Berry, Conley Shope, Dustin Cabe, Larry Corbin and Vic Perry.

Honorary pallbearers will be 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.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.