James Elwin Perry

June 26, 1938 - April 20, 2020

James "Jim" Elwin Perry James "Jim" was born on June 26, 1938, to Manuel and Mary Perry in Tulare, California. Jim passed away on April 20, 2020, after suffering from cancer for 17 years. Jim was the middle child of 5. He attended Traver Elementary School and Kingsburg High School, graduating in 1956. Kingsburg High is where he met his bride, Barbara Jeanne Samuelson. They married in 1957 and began their life together in Kingsburg. Barbara passed away in 1997, after 40 years together. Jim made his living as an Agricultural Pest Control Adviser and Orange Farmer. Together Jim and Barbara had two children, Russell, who passed away in 2013, and Tanya, who still reside in Kingsburg. Jim is survived by 4 siblings, Manuel Jr., David, Louise and Leon, his daughter, Tanya, a grandson, Michael, and two step granddaughters, Bianca and Dominique. May God grant him everlasting peace and have mercy on his soul. A Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1275 Smith Street, Kingsburg, immediately followed by interment at the Kingsburg Cemetery, 12782 E. Clarkson Avenue, Kingsburg. The Family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to: Holy Family Catholic Church, 1700 Lewis Street, Kingsburg, CA 93631 Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.