Donald E. Perkins, 83, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie, TX. He was born on July 14, 1931 in Fremont, the son of Earl and Olive (Slane) Perkins. He was 1950 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and received an Associate Degree in Applied Science- Industrial Management from Terra Community College.
Don served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was called to active duty on January 15, 1952 during the Korean War. He was awarded the Army Service Ribbon and National Defense Service Medal.
Don married Evelyn J. Buehler on October 14, 1948 in Covington, KY and she preceded him in death on September 21, 2010. He married Vivian M. Fleming on December 21, 2012 in Fremont and she survives.
Don worked as a Supervisor at Kelsey Hayes for eighteen years and retired in 1994. He was a member of the Word of Truth Christian Center in Bowling Green, Home Missionaries and Mission America Placement Service (MAPS) since 1994. He was also a mentor of boys through the Assemblies of God Royal Rangers Program. He enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking and flower gardening.
Don is survived by his wife, Vivian M. Perkins; children, Thomas E. (Chris) Perkins, Larry L. (Wanda) Perkins, all of Fremont, OH, Kristine A. (Patrick) Rusch, Midland, MI; daughter-in-law, Marie Perkins, Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Kimberly Witt, Timothy Perkins, Sherry Marang, Greg Perkins, Patricia Rusch, Kristi Rusch and Nicole Hardy and ten great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Evelyn J. Perkins; son, Gary L. Perkins.
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home,
Service: Monday, January 26, 2015; 11:00 a.m. at Journey Church, 565 South State Route 19, Fremont, OH with Pastor Jerry Hunt officiating. There will one hour of visitation prior to the service at the church.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion and VFW.
Memorials: Word of Truth Christian Center, 1163 Napoleon Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402
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Odean/Floyce Cleghorn
To all of the family we are so sorry for your loss but know God will help you through this difficult time. Our love and prayers are with you.
Love all of you,
Odean/Floyce
Tim and Susan Derstine and family
It was a pleasure and blessing to know Don, and see a man of God in action. Don is now hanging out with the ultimate carpenter. Our condolences to all of the family. May the peace and comfort of God be upon y’all,
Tim and Susan Derstine and family
Fort Worth, Texas
Melanie Guzman Martinez
Your presence will be sorely missed by family and friends. Thanks for all the great memories of camping, holidays and great Christmas dinners. Thanks for your service to our country and to our God.
Don and Carolyn Culvey
Our hearts are heavy for your loss and we are praying for you all. Your dad was one awesome servant and man of God. We rejoice with you knowing that the reunion in heaven will be a glorious one with your whole family one day. Love and prayers..❤️
Starr Skarnulis
Aunt Viv, many prayers for peace sent your way during this time of grieving and loss. Thinking of you. Love you, Starr and family
To Don’s children: Thank you for welcoming my Aunt Viv into your family. I am sorry for your loss and am praying for you during this time.
TOM, CHRIS AND FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. WHAT A WONDERFUL HERITAGE AND BLESSING IT IS FOR GODLY PARENTS TO LEAVE A LEGACY AS DON DID FOR HIS FAMILY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO BEING WITH ALL THE SAINTS AGAIN- FOREVER! DUANE AND PENNY
Jim & Sara Wagner
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Perkins family~
Sue Slanesnumber Novak
Hi all,
I am so sorry. Can not leave lemont at this time but want you all to know thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to you all
Sue
Sue Slanesnumber Novak
Just wanted you all to know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Love to you all,
Sue
Ken Peggy McGowen
Dear Perkins Family:
We were so sorry to hear of your loss at this time. Such comfort to have
JESUS at your side thru this time to give you all strength in your days
ahead !!
We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
God Bless Each one of you,
Kenneth & Peggy McGowen
Associated Buyers
Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our hearts still fee the sorrow.
With Sympathy and Loving Prayer
Edward, Sandra and Donald L.Schultz
Tom and Ellen Leite
We met Don and Vivian, Tom and Chris when we took a bus trip to Savannah. What a wonderful man Don was–truly a man of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Tom and Ellen Leite
J.T. Gleason
To all of Don’s family, friends, and especially my grandmother, Vivian; I offer my sincerest condolences on his passing. The few times I was privileged to spend time with him over holidays, he always brought a peacefulness to the group. I could tell he made my grandmother as happy as I had ever seen her, and for that he will always hold a special place in my heart.
May the Lord be with you all in this tough time.
Thank you, Don.
Rest In Peace.
Cheryl Lippert
I was very sad to hear of Mr. Perkins passing. He certainly was a nice man. I sure will miss him coming into Whitey’s.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Sara
to the Perkins family: Don will be missed-what a pleasure to have known him! You are in my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sara
Rodney and Rhonda Daniels
We just found out today and our hearts are broken. Don was a part of our lives through his amazing servanthood with MAPS. Such a loving and giving man. Our prayers for the family. Heaven is sounding sweeter!!