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JOHN PERKINS Obituary
John M. Perkins, 60, of Piqua, died at 12:18 pm Friday November 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 30, 1952 in Piqua to the late Buck and Julia (Stoudt) Perkins. He married Diana Mader December 7, 1985 in Piqua; and she survives.
Other survivors include four sons, Corey (Rebecca) Perkins of Fairborn, Aaron Perkins of Troy, Brad (Ashley) Perkins of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Matt Perkins of Piqua; two daughters, Casey (Jed) Castle of Piqua, Erika (Brent) Cummings of Troy; six grandchildren; two brothers, Buck (Pat) Perkins of Alabama, Lee (Ruth) Perkins of Piqua; and a sister Kay (Harm) Nix of Piqua. He was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.
Mr. Perkins attended Piqua City Schools and worked as a Truck Driver for B. D. Transportation of Piqua. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He loved his family, enjoyed golfing, and will be missed by his many friends.
A service to honor his life will begin at 10:00 am Tuesday November 5, 2013 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Chaplain Edward Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Beechwood Cemetery where full military honors will be provided by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad. Visitation will be form 5:00-8:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
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Missi Archer
November 4, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I often think of the times working at Troy Radiology with him. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to your family.
November 3, 2013
I am so sorry and shocked to hear of John's passing. I thought of John often and the times we had as kids. May the good memories help to sustain the family during this time. Lots of love and prayers. Judy Dillow Goins.
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