Harry Owen Perkins' Obituary
Services for Harry Owen Perkins, 63, of Longview will be 2 PM Friday, June 23, 2006 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Chargois officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Park. Our very sweet PaPa went home to be with the Lord Monday evening in Houston after a brief and unexpected illness. Services are under the Direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Harry was born to Bill and Marie Perkins. He graduated from Pine Tree High School in 1960 and attended Kilgore College. Mr. Perkins was a long time member of Macedonia Baptist Church. After retiring as a Supervisor from Schlitz Brewery, he enjoyed a second career as co-owner of Dressin Gaudy with his beloved wife Judy.
Mr. Perkins was preceded in death by his dad, Bill Perkins; brother Frank Perkins; and granddaughter Mary Morgan Perkins.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 42 years, Judy Perkins of Longview; son and daughter in law Tim and Naia Perkins of Tyler; grandchildren Madeline and Grant Perkins; mother Marie Perkins; sister Kathy Brodhead; brother Rick Perkins; brothers in law Ricky, Nicky and John Mayfield; sisters in law Betty Widner, Joyce Broyles and Ann Dillard; mother in law Susie Mayfield; and many other friends and family.
Because of his great love for Children, the family request that memorial donations be Made to the East Texas Angel Network, P.O. Box 9544, Longview, Texas 75608. 903-297-9000.
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