James Perkins

James "Jim" Perkins

1921 - 2017

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James "Jim" Andrew Perkins, of Covington, KY passed away at the University of Cincinnati Hospital on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the age of 95. He was born November 4th, 1921 in Brownings Corner, KY; the son of James Bradley and Ollie Perkins. James was a Marine during WWII and was a retired mechanic for The Highway Equipment Company. He was a Mason and enjoyed dancing, fishing, woodworking and traveling. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his family and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Adley Perkins and loving wife, Virginia Hutchinson Perkins. He is survived by his son, Rick (Annette) Perkins; grandchildren, Carrie (Jeff) Hemsath and Adam (DeAnna) Perkins; great-grandchildren, Rohan, Priscilla, Isabella and Bianca; very dear friend, Ginny Jackson; as well as other relatives and friends. To celebrate James' life, a Gathering of Friends will be held from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Elks Lodge, 3704 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076. Memorials in James' name may be given to the Mike Rowe Works Foundation at http://profoundlydisconnected.com/giving-page/.
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