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Preston Parker Perkins, Jr.

November 3, 1923 — August 2, 2014

Preston Parker Perkins, Jr.

PRESTON P. PERKINS, JR. STAUNTON, VA Preston "Parker" Perkins, Jr. son of the late Ruby and Preston Perkins of Decatur County Georgia, died peacefully on July 29, 2014. Parker served as a Presbyterian Minister for over 30 years. He was a Ruritan and a chapter founder while living in Williamsville, VA. He served as an airplane mechanic in World War II, and was an avid supporter of Veterans Affairs. Parker will be remembered for his enjoyment of "tinkering". He was gifted in multiple areas of building and repairs and was an avid gun enthusiast. Family members include three daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Larry Allanson of Staunton, Sarah and Jesse Horner of Williamsburg, and Susan and Robert Vincent of Staunton; six grandchildren, Katherine Horner, Matthew Horner and wife, Caitlin, Ben McDevitt and wife, Erin, Joshua McDevitt, Morgan Jarvis and husband, Mark, and Dylan Allanson; and a great grandson, Noah Parker Horner. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014, in the Henry Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in his childhood home of Climax, GA. The family requests memorial gifts may be made to The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church USA Assistance Program, Income/Housing Supplements, 2000 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3298.
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