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Mark Perkins Obituary

Mark Allan Perkins

Battle Creek

Mark Allan Perkins, 47, of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek. Mark was born on June 24, 1965, in Battle Creek, the son of Dennis E. and Barbara J. (Motter) Perkins. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and received computer training at the Miller-Stone building. Mark enjoyed being with his friends and family, music and cookouts. Mark was previously employed by the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, II Stanley, Riverside Manor, Little Caesars, Burger King, McCamly Plaza, W.K. Kellogg Auditorium and as a home health aide for Alpha Christian Registry. Mark married the former Fern A. Young on March 5, 1985. She survives him. Mark is also survived by his children Anastassia Perkins, Mark Perkins II and Tyler Perkins all of Battle Creek and his grandchildren Kyia Anderson, Ramir Jones and Mark Perkins III. He also leaves his brother Tim Perkins, sisters Sharon Perkins Vasquez and Sherry Perkins all of Battle Creek and sister Sandra "Shady" Constant of St. Joe and his best friend Yvonne (Vanvleet) Green and many other friends.

Visitation will be from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday at Royal Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm, Monday, May 20, 2013 at Royal Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Perkins family.

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on May 19, 2013.
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Kelli Weage(Lower)

May 24, 2013

Fern, I am sorry to hear of your loss .

Michael Burke

May 23, 2013

Tasha Maclam

May 22, 2013

May God comfort you during this time. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

May 22, 2013

Hey bro, it is a shock to read this but no more sufferin and pain. u will b missd by many cuz, R.I.P MARKY PERKINS. PRAYERS GO UP FOR UR CHILDREN AND WIFE AND FAMILY.

Leo Root

May 21, 2013

Tasha Maclam

May 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tasha Maclam

May 21, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

MARILYN MORRIS

May 20, 2013

R.I.P. MARK.

Tinna Grandstaff Payne

May 20, 2013

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