In Memory Of
Leonard Perkins
1939
2012
Leonard Perkins
February 8, 1939 — February 5, 2012
PERKINS, Leonard "Perk", age 72, of Dayton, also known as the "Candy Man," passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel Perkins; sisters, Patty Rose, Helen Overturf, and Wanda Overturf; brothers, Samuel and Ralph Perkins, and first wife, Shirley Perkins.
Leonard is survived by his present wife of 30 years, Sandra Perkins; children, Crystal Fogleman, Tammy Holman, David Perkins, Aaron Perkins, and Michael Hayden; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Janet Patterson, Fern Toppins, and Ruthie Flowers; brothers, John, Mike, and Darrell Perkins, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Cuban Crisis and was a longtime member of Wesleyan Evangelistic Church. Family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Dayton.
Leonard is survived by his present wife of 30 years, Sandra Perkins; children, Crystal Fogleman, Tammy Holman, David Perkins, Aaron Perkins, and Michael Hayden; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Janet Patterson, Fern Toppins, and Ruthie Flowers; brothers, John, Mike, and Darrell Perkins, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Cuban Crisis and was a longtime member of Wesleyan Evangelistic Church. Family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Dayton.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Beavercreek Chapel
Service
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Beavercreek Chapel
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