Pastor Wiley B. Perkins
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Pastor Wiley B. Perkins, 90, of the Samantha community, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at his residence.
Wiley was born March 10, 1932 in Magoffin County, Ky., the son of the late Jackson Taylor and Ella Mae (Blair) Perkins.
Wiley served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his service to his country, Wiley went to work for Cooper Energy in Springfield and retired after 30 years of service. On Dec. 10, 1971, the Samantha Freewill Baptist Church selected Brother Wiley B. Perkins to serve their church as pastor. Pastor Wiley retired from the church in 2022 after serving 51 years.
Wiley is survived by two sons, Jeffrey B. "Jeff" (Peggy) Perkins of New Vienna and Jonathan W. "Jon" (Jerisue) Perkins of Samantha; daughter, Kim (Richard) Blevins of New Vienna; special friend, Jeff Blevins of New Vienna; brothers, Larry Douglas Perkins and Thomas Perkins; sister, Connie Rice; several nieces, nephews and cousins; dog, Lulu; and a host of friends.
Besides his parents, Wiley was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Perkins. On Aug. 3, 1967, Wiley was united in marriage to Beverly (Brown) Perkins, who passed away May 10, 2017 after 50 years of marriage. Wiley was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Samantha Freewill Baptist Church, 10211 state Route 72, Leesburg 45135.
Friends may call Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. at the church.
Pastor Edwin Hayes and Pastor Mike Brown will officiate.
Graveside services will be Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Rose Hill Burial Park in Springfield with military rites conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard.
Thompson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
Family requests memorials to the Samantha Freewill Baptist, 10211 St. Rt. 72, Leesburg 45135.
To sign Pastor Wiley's online guest book, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com, or to like, leave a comment or share his obituary, please visit the Thompson Funeral Home & Cremation Care Facebook page.
Wiley was born March 10, 1932 in Magoffin County, Ky., the son of the late Jackson Taylor and Ella Mae (Blair) Perkins.
Wiley served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his service to his country, Wiley went to work for Cooper Energy in Springfield and retired after 30 years of service. On Dec. 10, 1971, the Samantha Freewill Baptist Church selected Brother Wiley B. Perkins to serve their church as pastor. Pastor Wiley retired from the church in 2022 after serving 51 years.
Wiley is survived by two sons, Jeffrey B. "Jeff" (Peggy) Perkins of New Vienna and Jonathan W. "Jon" (Jerisue) Perkins of Samantha; daughter, Kim (Richard) Blevins of New Vienna; special friend, Jeff Blevins of New Vienna; brothers, Larry Douglas Perkins and Thomas Perkins; sister, Connie Rice; several nieces, nephews and cousins; dog, Lulu; and a host of friends.
Besides his parents, Wiley was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Perkins. On Aug. 3, 1967, Wiley was united in marriage to Beverly (Brown) Perkins, who passed away May 10, 2017 after 50 years of marriage. Wiley was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Samantha Freewill Baptist Church, 10211 state Route 72, Leesburg 45135.
Friends may call Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. at the church.
Pastor Edwin Hayes and Pastor Mike Brown will officiate.
Graveside services will be Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Rose Hill Burial Park in Springfield with military rites conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard.
Thompson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
Family requests memorials to the Samantha Freewill Baptist, 10211 St. Rt. 72, Leesburg 45135.
To sign Pastor Wiley's online guest book, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com, or to like, leave a comment or share his obituary, please visit the Thompson Funeral Home & Cremation Care Facebook page.