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Bobby Perkins Obituary
Bobby Perkins, age 64, of Woodbine, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Hillcrest Health Care.
Back in the day, Bobby loved to dance. Listening to the radio and watching westerns, on TV, were pastimes that he enjoyed. In the words of his sister, Shara, "Bobby was a good, good soul who would help anybody." Bobby was tired and ready to go to his heavenly home.
Born in Barbourville, KY, he was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Joe Perkins and Donna Hill Perkins; a brother, Paul Perkins and by a sister, Linda Perkins.
Bobby is survived by his siblings, Shara Diamond and husband Todd, and Kelvin Perkins. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Bobby will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, 607 Master Street, Corbin, Kentucky, 40701. His funeral service will follow at 1:00pm.
Arrangements are entrusted to Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
11
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home
607 Master St., Corbin, KY 40701
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11
Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home
607 Master St., Corbin, KY 40701
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Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home - CorbinOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.