James Perdue

Hartsville, S.C.

Funeral services for James Gardner Perdue, age 83, will be held Monday at 4:00 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Dr. Gary Colboch and Rev. Charles McLendon will officiate. Burial will be in the Westview Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday 5-7 at the funeral home.

James was born in Patrick a son of the late Bert & Alma Odom Perdue. He was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He is a 1954 graduate of South Carolina Area Trade Schools in Columbia, SC with a degree in Machine Shop. He worked in machine shops in the Greenwood area from 1954 until 1970. After moving to Hartsville, he decided to make a change and began providing yard services for many local residents and businesses. He loved being outdoors and wanted to ensure everyone's yard was perfect. Most of all, he loved working on the grounds of his church and took great pride in what he could offer. He was also well known for grooming and growing the most beautiful roses in Kelleytown.

Survivors are: one Son, Gardner (Missy) Perdue,Hartsville;Daughter,Kellie (Todd) Tolson,Hartsville; Daughter in Law, Robin Lane Perdue, grandsons, Jonathan Perdue, Jacob Perdue and Joshua Tolson,; Step-daughter, Sharon (Jimmy) Barbee; Step-sons, Tom (Tanya) Threlkeld; Steve Threlkeld and Gary (Christal) Threlkeld, 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Special thanks to Morrell Nursing Home, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center and McLeod Hospice Care who all took part in giving great care.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Jean Perdue; brother Floyd Perdue and sisters, Linda Perdue, Shirley Rabon Martin and Clara Mae Brown; step son, Keith Threlkeld; grandson, Tim Threlkeld.

Memorials to be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church. 949 North Marquis Highway, Hartsville, S.C. 29550.

Norton Funeral Home is honored to serve the Perdue family.

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