Gregory Lynn Perkins

Mr. Gregory Dean Perkins, age 53 of Wilson, Arkansas, passed away at his home on July 21, 2014. Born August 8, 1960 in Lepanto, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Floyd and Aver Walley Perkins and had been a longtime area resident. Mr. Perkins enjoyed fishing and collecting artifacts. He is survived by his wife: Sallie Perkins of Lepanto, Arkansas; two sons: Kevin Perkins of Lepanto and Gregory Perkins of Obion, Tennessee; one daughter; Tera Perkins of Obion, Tennessee, four brothers: Patrick Perkins of Bassett, Arkansas, Johnathan Perkins of Tennessee, Ed Hamelton of Tennessee and Ricky Tatum; one sister: Melissa Dotson of Wilson, Arkansas; three granddaughters: Chassittie Fleeman, Kara Perkins and Madelyn Perkins. Mr. Perkins also leaves a host of other family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Tim Perkins and one grandson: Owen Perkins. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1:00pm at the New Life Ministries in Bassett, Arkansas with Rev. Robert Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Bassett Cemetery under the direction of Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Arkansas. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 6 until 8:00pm at the church.