Donald Leroy Perkins, 80, of Bland, passed away Sept. 21, 2023, at his home.
He was born July 25, 1943, a son to the late Virgil H. and Edna F. (Southard) Perkins in Bland.
He was united in marriage to Audrey Reed, May 17, 1980, in Belle. Audrey survives of the home.
Don worked at Invacare/Smith and Davis for 21 years and at Walmart and Grimco for many years. He also worked construction earlier in his life.
He enjoyed working in his garden and his shed but most of all he loved the time spent with his family and especially his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Edna; father and mother-in-law, Hershel and Zillah Reed; brothers, Gary and Marvin Perkins; sister, Shirley Rector; brothers-in-law, Donnie and Kenny Reed, Arthur Cox, and Milfred Rector; sisters-in-law, Theresa Reed, Alice Cox and Donna Perkins; children, Donnie and Arnold Perkins, Brenda Bethune, Debbie Carwile and Charles Ray Hall; daughter-in-law, Inez Gregory; two infant grandsons, Michael Reed and David Rector; great-niece, Cherrish Reed; and great-great-nephew, Bentley Michael.
Don is survived by wife of 43 years, Audrey; son, Toby Gregory of Jefferson City; daughter, Sherrie Cochran and husband Donnie of Eldon; brother, Bernard Perkins and wife Gloria of Gerald; sisters-in-law, Verna Butler of Owensville and Rena Perkins of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Mayson Gregory and wife Abby, Tristina Holschuh and Blake Gregory and many more; great-grandchildren, Mavrick, Ainzley and many more; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 at Skaggs Chapel Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sassmann’s Chapel, Bland.
