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Harold Perkins Obituary
Ray was born Sept. 22, 1942 in Melmore, OH to the late William Perkins and Essie (Murphy) Perkins Bright.
He is survived by his children Jackie and Tony Lewis of Mt. Gilead; Angie Hutchinson and Kevin Sellars of Medina; Beckie and Brian Morrison of Galion; longtime campanion Barbara Hayes of Bucyrus; grandchildren Kaila and Kyle Schock, Mt. Gilead; Chad and Rachael Lewis, Galion; Cody Hutchinson of Lexington, OH; Zachary and Alex Morrison of Galion; 2 great grandchildren Olivia and Owen Schock; brother William (Sarah) Perkins Jr., Bloomville; sisters Christine (Dave) Shealy, Tiro; Katie (Roger) Miller, Brokensword; Gloria (Frank) Klingenberger, Bucyrus; Beverly (Terry Nauman) Tracy of Tiffin; as well as over 60 nieces and nephews.
Ray retired from Timken as a mechanic after 20 years. He was very active with the Antique Tractor Pull, serving as a past president and enjoyed working on Cub Cadets. Ray was a graduate of the last graduating class from Lykens School in 1961.
The family will receive friends at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home on Thursday from 5-7 pm. A private service will be held by the family. Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis and expressions of sympathy can be left at munzpirnstill.com
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Danielle Patton
October 11, 2013
So sorry to hear about this prayers are with the family. Ray had such a great humor he always made me laugh. I known him for a long time and took care of him though home healthcare. He was caring and giving and always made you smile. RIP
October 10, 2013
Ray was indeed "one of a kind". He was full of life and he had a crazy sense of humor, but he was also a truly kind man too. I also worked at Timken with Ray and spent a few! hours uptown after work with Ray and the "crew". May you remember all of the good times with this special man. Peace to each & every one of you. Corinne Striker, Hickory, NC
October 10, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to your family. I know my father was very close to Ray and he will be missed dearly. Laura (May)Geiger
Brian Morrison
October 10, 2013
Our prayers are with you Ray we love you
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Dave Shealy
October 10, 2013
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die" Thomas Campbell. Ray's special smile & contagious laugh will always be with us. Dave & Sharon
BARNEY & NANCY EDGINGTON
October 9, 2013
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE RAY. YOU DESERVE IT. A GOOD FRIEND AND A GREAT GUY. PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO THE FAMILY.
David & Sharon Shealy
October 9, 2013
"To live in the hearts of the ones we leave behind is not to die"-(Thomas Campbell )
Ray's special smile and contagious laugh will always be remembered.
October 9, 2013
Very Sad to hear of this. I will never forget the first time that I met Ray. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Abby Roberts, Visiting Nurse
DeAnna Hayes
October 9, 2013
We were so sad to hear of Ray's passing. He was a great guy. John and I were lucky to have gotten to know him.
Ron Callahan
October 9, 2013
My condolences to the family, so soon we are gone. May God bless you with peace in your heart.
Paul & Vicki Blackford
October 9, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of Ray he was a one of a kind person and he is missed already.
sherry litttle-bishop
October 9, 2013
TO ALL MY COUSINS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR UNCLE. DONNA AND I OUR THINKING ABOUT ALL OF YOU AND AUNT KATIE AND UNCLE ROGER LOVE YA
SHERRY LITTLE BISHOP AND DONNA BERGER
October 9, 2013
My sincere condolences on your great loss. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time…Psalms 25:16,17
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