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Tim Perkins recognized for 33 years of service to Forsyth County Tim Perkins (left) receives his award from Deputy County Manager Tim Merritt (right). Photo courtesy of Forsyth County government.
Tim Perkins received recognition from the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4, for his retirement as director of the county’s water and sewer department.
Deputy County Manager Tim Merritt presented the award along with giving a speech about Perkins’ accomplishments and contributions to Forsyth County throughout his 33-year career.
“Tim has been described as having the highest ethical and moral standards. He will always do what is legal, ethical and fair in every situation regardless of who is involved,” Merritt said. “He is an exceptional leader and sets an example for all of his employees and everyone who meets him.”
December 14, 2020
Early Thursday, December 10, 2020, Gary Robert Lee of Burton, Texas went home to be with the Lord. Gary was born February 11, 1948 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Gary grew up in Fairfield, Illinois with his parents, June and Ray Lee, and brothers Terry and Bob. He graduated from Fairfield Community High School in 1966.Gary attended Shriner Institute in Kerrville, Texas, on a basketball scholarship and received an Associate in Arts degree in 1968. He went on to attend Athens College in Alabama where he continued playing basketball while earning his Bachelor of Science in Education in 1970.
Gary was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly after graduation. He served two years in Okinawa, Japan with the Explosive Ordinance Division.