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Lanny R. Perkins, age 70, husband of Mattie Clingan Perkins, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2016, at his home in Sanger, CA, with his family and wife of 52 years by his side
Born on April 18, 1946, in Santa Paula, CA, he was the son of the late Elton and Florene Perkins, and is survived by his brothers, Neil and Jerry.
Lanny attended Lindsay High School and married his high school sweetheart, Mattie, on August 26, 1964. He last worked for Karriers Trucking as a Broker and in his spare time enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming his ten acres, and most of all spending time with his grandkids and great-grandchildren. Lanny and Mattie have three children, Butch, Mark and Kathryn; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at the ranch, 6391 E. Copper Ave., Clovis, CA 93619, on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 11:00 a.m.
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Richard Lambert
June 15, 2024
Lanny and I were schoolmates and friends, from first grade through high school. He had a great laugh, always friendly, and was a terrific football player. I'm saddened to hear of his passing, though I'm sure he brightened a lot of days for others along the way.
October 7, 2016
Lanny was the best uncle,he gave me my first baseball glove.When uncle Lanny and aunt Mattie lived in Horn Lake,Miss. He took me with him to Elpaso,tx.I always liked being around him,he was a lot of fun to be with,I love him and aunt Mattie so much, Butch,Mark,and Kathryn,had a wonderful Daddy that loved them dearly.I will truly miss him.and long to see again someday in heaven!! Love!! Thomas
October 1, 2016
Mattie,
you and the family are in my prayers. I will miss Lanny very much, he was suck a sweet guy. much love Annette Vega(hines nsy)
Deborah Unger
September 29, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying that God will wrap his arms around you all and give you comfort.
I can just hear Lanny saying " hey red" & smile real big then I can here Matty saying live her alone. Till I hear your voice in heaven rest in peace.
With much love for you all .
"Red" Deb and Dan
September 29, 2016
Mattie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Lanny and Randy are probably now fishing together again.
Sandy Riley
Warren & Sue
September 28, 2016
Mattie: Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family. We will miss the Mayor of Copper Ave. and may he rest in peace.
Linda Bowers martin
September 28, 2016
Mattie you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lanny was such a great guy, I know how you and your family will miss him.
Kay & Lynn Harris
September 28, 2016
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one.
September 28, 2016
Always a well liked classmate. Condolences to the entire family. RIP Lanny, I know you will be missed.
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