Darrell Wayne Perkins

Darrell Wayne Perkins age 76 of Lake Milton passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday afternoon Nov. 8, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Feb. 19, 1944 in Montcalm, WV the son of the late Luther H. Perkins and Cleora Elsie (Dunford) Perkins. He served his country in the US Army from 1962 - 1964. After returning home, Darrell married the love of his life, Linda K. Lynch on Feb. 4, 1967 and they have enjoyed the past 53 years of marriage together. He and his wife have lived in Lake Milton for the last 47 years, formerly of Cleveland, OH. Darrell worked for General Motors in Cleveland and in Lordstown as a forklift operator for 34 years and retired in 2003. He loved being in the outdoors, hunting, boating, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and his dog Stanley. Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister: Beatrice Brown, and 3 brothers: David, Edward, and Hershel Perkins.

He is survived by: 2 daughters: Lisa & Edward Persino of Windham, OH, Jessica & Shawn Wilhelm of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 3 sisters: Evolene Blevins of Cleveland, OH, Norma Shrader of Montcalm, WV, Judy & Homer Hodge of Montcalm, WV, 2 brothers: Vincile & Jeanette Perkins of Montcalm, WV, Paul Perkins of Montcalm, WV, 6 grandchildren: Chaz, Trent, Nicholas, Alex, Grace, & Olivia, and 2 great grandchildren: Harper & Canton.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Thursday Nov.12, 2020 at 4:00pm with Pastor Steven Kline officiating. Calling hours will be at the funeral home two hours prior to service time from 2:00-4:00pm. Darrell will be laid to rest at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, OH with full military honors. The family has requested that all donations please be made to either the American Cancer Society 525 North Broad St. Canfield, OH 44406 or the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758516 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

View Funeral Webcast

Thursday, November 12, 2020 4:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Darrell Wayne Perkins, please visit our floral store.