James Lawrence “Jimmy” Perkins, 76, Glasgow, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his residence. A native of Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edgar and Ada Forrest Perkins. He was a retired material handler at Tyson Bearing (SKF) in Glasgow and a member of the Gethsemane Baptist Church. He greatly enjoyed his hobbies of old cars, playing golf, and hunting.
Survivors include his wife Wanda Perkins; one daughter, Frances Gilpin (Don); one grandson, Zeak McIntyre (Harley); one sister, Sue Walker (Robert); two nephews: Stephen and Mark Bell.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in Happy Valley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.