Jackie Perkins, Sr, 68
Mr. Jackie Andrew Perkins, Sr. was born on Monday, November 17, 1947 in Taylor County to the late Elmer Lewis and Ethel (Poff) Perkins. He departed this life on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his home in Campbellsville. He was 68 years, 3 months, and 8 days of age. Mr. Perkins was a carpenter and woodworker most of his life, and had a knack for being able to fix whatever he set his mind to. He was the lifetime companion and husband to Mrs. Ruth Elaine Perkins, who survives.
Besides his wife, he also leaves behind:
Three sons: Jackie Andrew Perkins, Jr. and wife Teresa of New Haven, Randy Perkins of Campbellsville, and Barry Perkins and wife Melissa, also of Campbellsville,
Four brothers and one sister: Perline Humpress and husband Harold Lee of Casey Creek, Gordon Perkins and wife Sue of Elkhorn, Tommy Perkins and wife Marsha of Fairdale, Bobby Perkins and wife Linda of Knifley, and Terry Perkins and wife Stacey of Russell Springs,
A sister-in-law: Judy Perkins of Knifley,
Nine grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
Special friends: Raymond and Bunny Morris, Johnny and Diane Amburgey, Timmy Davis, Bob and Gail Sponhour, and Rick and Ellen Corum,
And a host of extended family and close friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Perkins.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Perkins on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 28, after 5:00 PM EST.
