James M. Perry, 74, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in his home. On June 18, 1941, he was born in Tipton, to Chester and Sarah (Snider) Perry. A lifetime resident of Whitley County, James served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1963 – 1967. After …read more.