Oliver Springs Police Department Officer James David Perkins (#309), age 39, of Harriman, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. James was born July 14, 1980 in Rockwood. He was a member of the Church of Christ and attended at Rockwood Church of Christ in Rockwood and Lawnville Church of Christ in Kingston. Officer Perkins was a patrol officer with the Oliver Springs Police Department and had formerly served as an investigator with the Rockwood Police Department. He also formerly served with the Roane State Community College Police and the Spring City Police Department. James was a 1998 graduate of Rockwood High School and was a 2006 graduate of Cleveland State Community College Police Academy. He earned an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Roane State Community College and was pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He also played Rhythm Guitar for the band “Blackcreek”. James was a humble and kind man, who was always respectful and helpful to everyone, even those who found themselves on the other side of the law. He was always the same and would always leave a smile on the faces of those he was around. Above all, James loved his family, was a good Father, and loved “his girls”, who were his life. He was preceded in death by his father: David Perkins. Survivors include his wife: Chantel Perkins; daughters: Kayla Perkins of Harriman, Layla Perkins of Harriman, and Jessie Elizabeth “JessieBobs” Perkins of Harriman; mother: Dena Morris (Bob) of Rockwood; sister: Marie Carter (Roger) of Rockwood; niece: Cadey Carter McMahan; nephews: Dawson Carter and Nathan Carter; great-niece: Aubrey Rose McMahan; and several special aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, June 26, 2020 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Rockwood Church of Christ; 129 S. Chamberlain Avenue, Rockwood, TN 37854. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Committal services and interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood with law enforcement honors. Memorial contributions may be given for James’s daughters at any Enrichment Federal Credit Union in the James Perkins Memorial Fund; or to the Oliver Springs Police Department, Special Project, 701 Main Street, Oliver Springs, TN 37840.