Gerald Perkins

Gerald Perkins, 81, of Jackson went to his Heavenly home, Monday, July 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

He was born Oct. 2, 1940, to Denver and Ina Samples Perkins in Cape Girardeau. He and Judith Coleson were married Oct. 7, 1961, at Assembly of God Church in Olive Branch, Illinois.

Gerald attended the First Assembly of God in Scott City.

Gerald worked for Procter & Gamble for 18 years until he retired. He had a special talent for playing string instruments -- the fiddle, mandolin, banjo and guitar. If it had strings, he could play it. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his loving wife of 60 years, Gerald is survived by three children, Kim Perkins of Gordonville, Cheryl (Hap) McLaughlin of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and Bryan (Becky) Perkins of Stafford, Missouri; a brother, Bobby (Linda) Perkins of Fruitland; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gerald was preceded by his parents; a granddaughter, Melissa Luttrell; and two sisters.

Memorial visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Scott City.

Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Randy Morse officiating.

To send an online condolence to the family, visit McCombs Funeral Home website at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com, then click on the tribute wall tab of Gerald's personal obituary.