James Wayne Perkins, 52, of Mentone, died at 5:07 p.m. March 7, 2012, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born June 15, 1959, in Warsaw to Norman Lester and Manilla Faye Robertson Perkins, who preceded him in death. Surviving are siblings: David Lee, Kay and Bobbie Jo Perkins, Bill Helblig, Denise Jackson and Lori Shoemaker, all of Warsaw; Todd Perkins, Sellers Lake; Randy Helblig, Ligonier; and Patty Helblig, Michigan; his stepmother, Patricia Perkins, Bloomington; and his stepfather, Larry E. Buckmaster, Warsaw. He also was preceded in death by two brothers. Services and burial will be at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.
