RICHARD E. PERKINS

RICHARD E. PERKINS

Richard E. “Dick” Perkins, 91, of Norphlet, passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 6, 1925, to W.H. and Claudia Taylor Perkins in Smackover.

He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He worked as the pipe line manager for Lion Oil for over 50 years and was an independent oil producer. He was a life-long member of Norphlet United Methodist Church where he served as the Sunday School superintendent, lay leader and taught the men’s Sunday School class for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents;, and an infant daughter, Linda Jean Perkins.

Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Martha Perkins of Norphlet; two daughters, Susan Carmichael (Dewayne) of El Dorado, and Carolyn Perkins of Norphlet; two grandsons, Chase Carmichael (Taylor), and Chad Carmichael (Jenny); granddaughter, Miranda Perkins; brother, James H. “Jim” Perkins; and two great-granddaughters, Caroline and McKinzy.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Young’s.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Norphlet United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ron Newberry officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730; or to Norphlet United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 28, Norphlet, AR 71759.

An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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