John William Perdue

Bartow - J. W. Perdue, Sr. 82, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 at his residence from complications from Parkinson disease. J.W. was born May 7, 1930 in Bartow. Mr. Perdue was a member of First Baptist Church of Bowling Green and then became a member of Alturas Methodist Church. He was a Citrus grower & Cattleman, Perdue Groves & Ranch . He was Past President of Alturas Packing Company, Airport Grove Corp. Past President of Hardee Cattleman Association, Chairman of livestock show & sale, Director of Florida National Bank, Past President of State High School Rodeo Association, Past President of Wauchula Kiwanis Club and Past President of Hardee County Roping Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy & Ruth Perdue. J.W. is survived by his wife; Susan E. Perdue of Bartow. Son; John W. Perdue, Jr. and Daughter; Debra P. Brannon both of Alturas. Four Grandchildren; Johnna Terrazas of El Paso, TX, Michele Hooper of Kissimmee, Roy Perdue and John W. Patton Purdue III both of Alturas.Two Great Granddaughters; Eva Terrazas & Sophia Terrazas of El Paso, TX. Family will receive friends Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 6 to 8 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com