James Perkins Obituary

James G. Perkins

COSHOCTON: James Glendle "Jim" Perkins, 83, of 44874 SR 541, died Saturday Feb. 9, 2013, at the Coshocton Co. Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

He was born June 15, 1929, in Coshocton to the late Robert and Dorothy (Bender) Perkins. He served in the US Army and National Guard for over 20 years, including the Korean War. He was a retired bus driver, working 17 years for the River View School District. He worked at G.E. in Coshocton for 20 years, retiring in 1968. He was a life-long volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America, having received the Silver Beaver Award. He retired in 1994 as the Ranger for the Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Millie (Vanderhoff) Perkins of Coshocton, whom he married on June 7, 1953. Also surviving are two sons; Brad (Diane) Perkins, and Terril (Diana) Perkins, both of Nashport, three daughters; Lynn Tatro of Blue Rock, Teresa Coulas of Uniontown, and Sonda Perkins of Columbus, ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a sister, Jeannine (Guy) LaFollette of Rockport, TX, an aunt, Doris K. Beymer of Columbus, a nephew, Randy LaFollette, and several cousins.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013, at the Branch United Methodist Church Cemetery, with graveside military rites performed by the Coshocton Co. Joint Veterans Council. Calling hours are from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw. www.fischerfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Joseph S. and Jeannette M. Silber Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106-2364.

Published by Times Recorder on Feb. 10, 2013.
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Papacita. I miss you so much. My heart hurts. I still cannot believe you are no longer with us. I hope you are with your parents and watching over us down here. Love you forever.

Sunny

February 26, 2013

Millie, Brad and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers. Janet (McCoy) Mosier

JANET (MCCOY) MOSIER

February 14, 2013

I know Jim he was my bus driver when i was a kid we lived on county road 6 at the time he was awesome bus driver no matter where i seen him he always talked to me he will be missed he was always happy and if we were down looked upset he would do anything to get us to smile,wish their was more bus drivers out their like him his bus was always clean and back then the kids knew better as long as we respected him and his bus we all had fun jim made our ride to and from school fun,SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,

April Caley

February 13, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss, but what an incredible life to celebrate and remember. Dear Sonda, stay strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob McKenna

Bob McKenna

February 13, 2013

Millie, Lynn,Brad,Terrill,Teresa,Sonda,
On behalf of the Dickerson family, Grace L, Tim Dickerson, Jodie Clark( Dickerson) our family sends our deepest regrets for your loss. May God's peace be with you all during this time of sorrow.

Jodie Clark

February 12, 2013

We are so sorry to read of your loss of Jim, Millie.May God comfort you & your family . Ed & Mary Melrose

February 12, 2013

Brad and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. A prayer and a hug to you during this difficult time. I never had the opportunity to meet your Father Brad, but he sounds like he was an amazing man and Dad.

Trudy Russell

February 12, 2013

Lynn, sorry to see the passing of your father, Billy Norris Old Lind Arena Skater

February 12, 2013

Dear Millie, Lynn, Sondra, Terrell and Brad,
Although I am unable to be there to share this personally.

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God wrap his loving arms around and comfort each of you in your time of need.

Take Care

Jodie Clark(dickerson)

February 12, 2013

Jim was a great RV Band bus driver he will be missed Sonda sorry for the loss of your dad he was an awesome guy

Bobbie Warren

February 12, 2013

Matthew, Ellen & Boys Murphy

February 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in such a trying time.

Amy Reece

February 12, 2013

also he was a great father and loving husband,, will be sadly missed,, by his family and friends,,,,love Dolly (Lee) Richardson

Dolly (lee) Richard son

February 11, 2013

Lynn,

Sorry to learn of the loss of your father.

Roberta Underwood

February 11, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss.Please know we are saying prayers for you Lynn and Brad and families.Terrie(Kennedy)and Bruce Brown and family

February 11, 2013

Sorry about your loss

Roy & Alline Howell

February 11, 2013

Sorry to hear about your lost

Roy & Alline Howell

February 11, 2013

Millie and Brad,
I'm sorry for your loss. Jim always had a way of putting things into perspective for me when i would get all wrapped up in some activity, need or project at MVSR. He taught me several things that i've used in my life since working with Jim.

I appreciate that he gave so much of his life to scouts and scouting. I will always remember him and i know many, many others will too.

Ed Crater

February 10, 2013

Aunt Millie and family, We wish to express, Our sincere and heart felt condolences,To all of you, For your loss, Sorry we will not be able to be with you at this time, Please know that our prayers and thoughts will be.
Love you very much,
Betty & Tom May

Betty May

February 10, 2013

Our prayers got out to Jim's family. He was a great scouter and a wonderful man to know.

Dick, Carol and David McCartney

February 10, 2013

Millie & Family,
Sorry to hear about Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Roger & Alice Perkins

February 10, 2013

Millie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Judy Atha

February 10, 2013

He will be missed. So sorry for your loss.

The Prater Family

February 10, 2013

Dearest Millie and family, My love and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow.

Rosalie

February 10, 2013

a great man of god as i remember ,he will be missed by many.

terry clagett

February 10, 2013

In the short time I have known Jim, his love of camp was clear. His service to Scouting has lifted many lives and he has left a lasting legacy for future campers. God Bless Jim and the family.

Ed Mulholland

February 10, 2013

Millie and Family,
You are all in my prayers! Mr. P was family to me and so are all of you! I love you all so much and I know that he is in a better place driving around on his gator!

Love you!!!
Christiana

Christiana Lehman

February 10, 2013

Millie and Family
I was deeply saden to hear about Jim from Chip on Facebook. I had a real good talk with Jim back in December at Bulhers. I will miss him very much he was a great SCOUTER and FRIEND. WWW

Courtney Lynch

February 10, 2013

Our Scouting family has lost a dear man. Prayers to you and your family. Nada Garvin & Chance Garvin Eagle Scout Troop 158.

February 10, 2013

We will miss all of Jim's helpfulness, friendliness and kindness. Without that we would probably not be as involved in the Scouting program. It is with what he had that spreads throughout the Scouting Family that keeps us all hiking the upward climb to the Great Campsite in the sky.

John and Bonnie Snyder and Family

February 10, 2013

Lynn and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to your family.

Sandra Hardesty

February 10, 2013

Along with hundreds of other Boy Scout Members and former Members....we, too, want to pay our respects to one of the most, if not THE MOST respected & beloved BSA member that Ohio's Muskingum Valley Council ever had. We're honored to have known him, ourselves,for nearly 18 years! Prayers and comfort to the family as you lay to rest, our beloved "Mr. P." The Muskingum Valley Boy Scout Reservation shall, forever, be full of memories of him everywhere we look, upon visiting the Camp. RIP 'til we meet again!

Bud & Debbie Angles

February 10, 2013

Sorry to hear of your lose Aunt Millie.. Thoughts and prayers your way. love ya

crystal mccloy (durben)

February 10, 2013

Lynn & family,
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob & Barb Bosson

February 10, 2013

Millie and Family
sorry to hear about Jim he will be missed by all who knew him
Jerry and Shirley Fitch

February 10, 2013

Millie and Family,
We are sad to hear about Jim. He was a great scouter and a friend to all. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Mary Ann Gill

February 10, 2013

To the Perkins family...keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers

Karen Kenney Mahon

February 10, 2013

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He is a great guy and will be greatly missed.

Tracy (Guilliams) Carnes

February 10, 2013

Millie,Lynn,Brad,Terril,Teresa and Sonda,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.

Dave and Kim Seibert

February 10, 2013

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