James Willie “Jim” Perteete, of Rockford departed this earthly life July 22, 2026. He was born February 27, 1942 in Vaiden, MS the son of Fred Sr. and Woodsy Perteete. James lived in Rockford most of his life coming from Vaiden, MS. He married the former Annie Zachery, April 17, 1965 of this union 2 children were born. James was employed as a Nuclear Instrument Maintenance Engineer by Byron Nuclear Plant many years before retiring at the age of 55. He later became a Real Estate agent for Century 21 for over 20 years. James was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of The Banner Of Truth Family Church formerly serving as an Usher. James graduated from West High School and later received many certifications in electrical and real estate.

He leaves to cherish many loving memories, daughter, Audrey Long; and son Kevin (Misuzu) Perteete; four grandchildren, Gideon Wooden, Michal Simmons, Misavien and Mikyrie Perteete; three brothers, Jimmie (Millie) Perteete, Clifford (Clara) Perteete and Thomas (Dee) Perteete; three sisters, Mattie Perteete, Henrietta Dotson (Michael) Williams and Barbara (James) Johnson; a host nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends including his in laws who were special to him, Imogene Zachery, Erma Ford, Lynn (Joyce) Zachery and Zere Zachery. He was predeceased by his wife, Annie Perteete; parents Fred Sr. and Woodsy; three brothers, Elijah Perteete Sr., Charles Perteete Sr., and Fred Perteete Jr.; two sisters, Alfreda Jones, and Jennie Prince; son-in-law Michael Long; brothers-in -law, John E. Zachery and James E. Ford Sr.; sisters-in-law, Lela Perteete and Ruth Perteete.

Service will be held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Banner Of Truth Family Church 6738 Harrison Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation 10:30 a.m. until the time of service.