Photo courtesy of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home - Somerset
Mar 2, 1951 - Jul 13, 2022
Ellen,you and family are in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories of Jeff bring you comfort in the days ahead.Connie Garrett Lanier. 9/24/22
Connie Lanier
September 24, 2022 | Detroit, MI | Family
I truly hate to hear this. Loved and respected by all. So sorry for this loss. Love you Ellen and Joe
Brandy Compton
July 24, 2022 | Somerset, KY | Friend
Having known Jeff for many years, my heartfelt condolences to his family. He was a wonderful person.
Rebecca Richardson
July 22, 2022 | Lexington, KY | Friend
Coach P left an impression! He will be missed. Condelences and prayers for the family!
Bonnie Whitis
July 22, 2022 | Somerset, KY | Student
We are so saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Laura and James Coff
July 18, 2022 | Somerset, KY | Friend
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your brother, Jeffrey Perkins
Marilyn Adams
July 17, 2022 | Lexington, KY | Acquaintance
So sorry to hear this. He was a fine man with a wonderful family. He will be missed but how blessed are those that met him
Carson Gregory
July 17, 2022 | Somerset, KY
Deepest sympathies to such a wonderful family! Coach P will forever be missed
Susi Fallahzadeh
July 16, 2022 | Somerset, KY
I really enjoyed knowing him. He was one of my favorite teachers. He always went out of his way to talk to me.
Brian Logan
July 16, 2022 | Somerset, KY
Jeffrey (Geoffrey) Lynn Perkins, age 71, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Jeffrey was born on March 2, 1951 in Somerset, KY to the late John B. and Jacqueline Jones Perkins. He was an accomplished educator and coach.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah “Ellen” Stigall Perkins of Somerset; one son, Geoffrey Joseph Perkins of Lisbon, OH; one granddaughter, Makinsey Perkins of Somerset; four brothers, Johnny (Nellie) Perkins, Dwight Perkins, Ben Perkins and Virgil (Pam) Perkins all of Somerset; one sister, Peggy (Russell) Stigall of Somerset; his mother-in-law, Sarah Stigall of Somerset; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Patty Lynn Perkins-Stamper; and one sister, Marjorie “Kaye” Jamison.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Rev. James Bartleson and Pastor Kelly Roberts officiating. Burial will be at Stanford-Pike Cemetery.
The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to the Somerset Athletic Club, P.O. Box 1441, Somerset, KY 42502.
You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website: www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com
Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Jeffrey Perkins.
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