James E. Peverall Sr., 91, of Martinsville, VA passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born on December 7, 1930, in Roanoke, VA to the late Cornwall Aspinwall Peverall and Kathleen Lydia Peverall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Juanita F. Peverall; his son, Garry D. Peverall; and his brother, Cornwall A. Peverall, Jr.
He is survived by his son, Jim Peverall, Jr. of Martinsville, VA; daughters, Kim Ford (John) of Martinsville, VA and Carol Ward (Joe) of Chesterfield, VA; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Jim was a decorated Korean War Veteran, attended Roanoke College, was a Virginia State Trooper, and retired as a Special Agent with the U.S. Treasury Department. He was a member of Rich Acres Christian Church, NHT Destroyer Charles R. Ware DD-865, American Legion, National Association of Federal Agents, Virginia State Police Alumni, and the Elks Lodge.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Tim Hunt officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Norris Funeral Services. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to Rich Acres Christian Church, 422 Mountain View Road, Martinsville, VA 24112.
Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, VA is serving the Peverall family. Online condolences may be made at norrisfuneral.com.
