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Wayne Allen Perkins

Wayne Allen Perkins

Male 1959 - 2020  (61 years)Deceased

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  • Name Wayne Allen Perkins 
    Birth 31 Jan 1959  Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 9 Jun 2020  Niles,Berrien,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Obituary 11 Jun 2020  Niles,Berrien,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services website 
    • Obituary
      Wayne Allen Perkins, age 61 years of Niles, husband, father, grandfather, brother, churchman, athletic booster, fisherman, and grillmaster died unexpectedly from natural causes Tuesday morning, June 9, 2020 at home.

      He was born on January 31, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Forrest Larry and Donna (Blackney) Perkins, Sr., and graduated from Galien (Michigan) High School.  He continued his education at Southwestern Michigan College where he earned an Associates degree.  He has been employed at NCP Coatings (formerly Niles Chemical Paint) for many years.

      Wayne was a member and Deacon at Sumnerville (Michigan) Bible Baptist Church where he was also a longtime participant in the church softball league.  Wayne was a founding member of the "Out"-laws (you know who you are!).  He was an elected member of the Niles Charter Township Park Board, and volunteered with the Optimist Soccer League, the Galien Chanters 4-H Club, the Buchanan Westerners Riding Club, and the Berrien County Youth Fair.

      Wayne told everyone that he was forever blessed by the grace of God to persevere and work on his marriage, resulting in a partnership that was pleasing to the Lord.  Wayne also strove to live as an example of God's unconditional love in his warm welcome of all those he met.

      He enjoyed time with family and friends, fishing until he was sunburned, and grilling all requests, even salmon and vegetables.  His greatest joy was his family.

      On August 4, 1979 in Niles he married Tara Jo (Polega) with whom he celebrated last year the fortieth anniversary of their wedding.

      Surviving family includes his wife, Tara Perkins and their children, Miranda (& Joshua) Matthews of Mishawaka, Indiana, Zachary (& Emily) Perkins of South Bend, Indiana, Noah Perkins of Niles, and Jordan Perkins of Niles; grandchildren Sullivan Perkins, Augustus Perkins, Olivia Matthews, and Persephone Matthews; Wayne's siblings, F. Larry (& Joyce) Perkins, Jr. of Niles and Martha (& Mike) White of Niles; Tara's mother, Jo Flock of Niles, and Tara's siblings, Renee Polega, Alicia Polega, Tim (& Suzi) Polega, Jack (& Cheri) Flock, David Flock, and Karen Flock; and many nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his parents and step-parents, Donna & Donavon Brown and Forrest "Whitey" & Barbara Perkins.

      The family of Wayne Perkins will be hosting a celebration of life at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in the Pavilion of the Community Evangelical Free Church (CEFC), 120 East Bertrand Road, Niles, Michigan  49120.  They will receive relatives and friends begining at 5:00 p.m. in the pavilion, and will offer refreshments following the celebration.

      Contributions in memory of Wayne may be made to Sumnerville Bible Baptist Church, 61268 Indian Lake Road, Niles, Michigan  49120.  Arrangements were made at the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home, 615 East Main Street in Niles.  Online condolences may be left at:

      www.halbritterwickens.com

      Wayne was kind and gentle, with a great sense of humor; always interested in the best for those around him, especially his family, as evidence of God's Love.
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Person ID I8314  Rgstrong Family genes. | Descendants of Josiah Churchill, abt 1615, Descendants of Leonard Phillip Conine, 1799-1873, Descendants of Jacob Kemple, 1818-1894, Descendants of Samuel Strong, I7180
    Last Modified 15 Jun 2020 

    Father AncestorsForrest Larry "Whitey" Perkins, Sr.,   b. 14 Jan 1932, ,Breathitt,Kentucky,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Apr 2007, Vandalia,Cass,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother AncestorsDonna Joyce Blackney,   b. 13 Nov 1936, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Sep 1997, Ann Arbor,Washtenaw,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 11 Dec 1954  Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2689  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Tara Jo Polega 
    Children 
    +1. Miranda J. Perkins
    +2. Zachery Wayne Perkins
     3. Noah Sander Perkins
     4. Jordan John Perkins
    Family ID F3093  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Jun 2020 

  • Event Map Click to display
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 31 Jan 1959 - Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 9 Jun 2020 - Niles,Berrien,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services website - 11 Jun 2020 - Niles,Berrien,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1216] CFS and TA, Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services., (https://www.halbritterwickens.com/ : 2020), 6 Jun 2020, accessed 15 Jun 2020), Obituary for Wayne Perkins 9 June 2020 death (Reliability: 3).
      Obituary
      Wayne Allen Perkins, age 61 years of Niles, husband, father, grandfather, brother, churchman, athletic booster, fisherman, and grillmaster died unexpectedly from natural causes Tuesday morning, June 9, 2020 at home.

      He was born on January 31, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Forrest Larry and Donna (Blackney) Perkins, Sr., and graduated from Galien (Michigan) High School.  He continued his education at Southwestern Michigan College where he earned an Associates degree.  He has been employed at NCP Coatings (formerly Niles Chemical Paint) for many years.

      Wayne was a member and Deacon at Sumnerville (Michigan) Bible Baptist Church where he was also a longtime participant in the church softball league.  Wayne was a founding member of the "Out"-laws (you know who you are!).  He was an elected member of the Niles Charter Township Park Board, and volunteered with the Optimist Soccer League, the Galien Chanters 4-H Club, the Buchanan Westerners Riding Club, and the Berrien County Youth Fair.

      Wayne told everyone that he was forever blessed by the grace of God to persevere and work on his marriage, resulting in a partnership that was pleasing to the Lord.  Wayne also strove to live as an example of God's unconditional love in his warm welcome of all those he met.

      He enjoyed time with family and friends, fishing until he was sunburned, and grilling all requests, even salmon and vegetables.  His greatest joy was his family.

      On August 4, 1979 in Niles he married Tara Jo (Polega) with whom he celebrated last year the fortieth anniversary of their wedding.

      Surviving family includes his wife, Tara Perkins and their children, Miranda (& Joshua) Matthews of Mishawaka, Indiana, Zachary (& Emily) Perkins of South Bend, Indiana, Noah Perkins of Niles, and Jordan Perkins of Niles; grandchildren Sullivan Perkins, Augustus Perkins, Olivia Matthews, and Persephone Matthews; Wayne's siblings, F. Larry (& Joyce) Perkins, Jr. of Niles and Martha (& Mike) White of Niles; Tara's mother, Jo Flock of Niles, and Tara's siblings, Renee Polega, Alicia Polega, Tim (& Suzi) Polega, Jack (& Cheri) Flock, David Flock, and Karen Flock; and many nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his parents and step-parents, Donna & Donavon Brown and Forrest "Whitey" & Barbara Perkins.

      The family of Wayne Perkins will be hosting a celebration of life at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in the Pavilion of the Community Evangelical Free Church (CEFC), 120 East Bertrand Road, Niles, Michigan  49120.  They will receive relatives and friends begining at 5:00 p.m. in the pavilion, and will offer refreshments following the celebration.

      Contributions in memory of Wayne may be made to Sumnerville Bible Baptist Church, 61268 Indian Lake Road, Niles, Michigan  49120.  Arrangements were made at the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home, 615 East Main Street in Niles.  Online condolences may be left at:

      www.halbritterwickens.com

      Wayne was kind and gentle, with a great sense of humor; always interested in the best for those around him, especially his family, as evidence of God's Love.