Robert Lee Perkins

Robert Lee Perkins, 100 of Carlisle, Arkansas, left this life peacefully on October 10, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1923, to Charlie and Mary Zimmerman Perkins of Carlisle.
A devoted husband and family man, Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Louise Riddle Perkins. He was also preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Nellie James, Fred Perkins, Clara Donham, Martha Best, Vernon Perkins, and Ruth Woodall.
He is survived by his five children Bobby (Chris) Perkins, David (Becky) Perkins, Phillip Perkins, Gayla (Carlos) Lopez and Marty Perkins. Grandchildren include Kim (Brad) Moran, Clark Perkins, Stuart (Alyson) Perkins, Shelley (Eric) Jameson, Charla Terry, Aaron (Alison) Perkins, Brandi (Travis) Hendricks, Blane (Megan) Perkins, Blake (Heather) Perkins.
Robert is also survived by eighteen great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A lifelong resident of Carlisle, Robert began his farming career in Carlisle in 1941. Being a man possessed with an incredible work ethic, he did not retire until the age of 90. He loved his chosen profession. His four sons eventually joined him in the family business.
In addition to farming, he was a dedicated supporter of his community. He was a life-long member of the Carlisle First Methodist Church. Over the years, he was a member of Lions Club, City Council and served on the board of the Hazen Division of Riceland Foods. He was also a past President of the Grand Prairie Country Club as well as a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was a self-made man who lived the American dream. He was a loving husband, a steadfast friend, a man of strong faith and his family's devoted patriarch. A man of clear vision and discipline, Robert was a remarkable role model. His mega-watt smile and incredible sense of humor will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, October 14 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 15 at the First Methodist Church in Carlisle.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Carlisle First Methodist Church or the charity of your choice in honor of Robert.