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William Perkins Obituary
Maryville - William H. (Bill) Perkins, 89, a current resident of Maryville, TN died peacefully with his loving family and wife by his side on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. A celebration of his life will be held graveside at Crawford Methodist Church, Mobile AL on Saturday, May 11th at 2pm.
Bill was born to E.S. and Ethel Perkins in Del Rio, TX, January 21, 1930. His father was a carpenter and moved them to Centreville, MS where Bill graduated high school. He started work in Mobile, AL for Standard Oil where he worked for 22 years. During this time, he was drafted into the US Army and served in the Korean War. He eventually went to work for Faulkner Concrete Pipe, Co. as a plant manager in Mobile until he was appointed President of the company in 1975 and moved to Hattiesburg, MS where he worked until he retired.
Bill enjoyed many intricate hobbies including wood working. Bill served the Lord in many different churches over the years as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. His other joys in life were his wife, children and grandchildren. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 56 years, Ernestine (Smith) Perkins; son Neal (Karron) Perkins of Louisville, TN; daughter Kim (Johan) Ericsson; grandchildren Alex & Svea Ericsson of Atlanta, GA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crawford Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
7470 Moffett Rd, Mobile, AL 36618. In the memo write Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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Carol Daughdrill
May 13, 2019
Neal,
I was sad to learn of your dad's passing. He was such a kind man and always very nice to me. I do recall his many hobbies and still have an emerald pendant he made. He was so very talented. My thoughts are with you, your mother, Kim and the rest of your family.
Tom and Mary Holsomback
May 11, 2019
Ernie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We have such fond memories of Bill. Each Christmas when I put the carved Christmas tree he made me out I think of him and what great talents he had. Our love and prayers.
Tom and Mary Holsomback
May 3, 2019
God is close to the brokenhearted and will comfort you during this difficult time. Please accept my sympathy.
May 2, 2019
May the hope of everlasting life bring the family comfort and peace as you mourn the passing of your love one my heart felt condolences to the family B.H.
The Kelly family
May 2, 2019
May Mr. Perkins rest in peace. He was a fine gentleman. He will be greatly missed. Godspeed.
May 2, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Georgia Roussos Brown
May 1, 2019
Dear Mrs. Ernie, Neil and Kim,
I was sorry to hear about Mr. Bill's passing. May his memory be eternal. I have many fond memories of our days together when you lived in Mobile when I used to babysit for Neil and Kim.
Fondly,
Georgia Roussos Brown
April 30, 2019
Offering our heartfelt sympathy to your family and may your loved one rest in peace.
April 29, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you the needed strength and encouragement during this difficult time of sorrow.
Louis Mapp
April 28, 2019
I had the privilege of working with Bill. A fine man.
We will continue to pray for his family.
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