Long-time Garland, TX, resident Thomas A. Perkins, 83, passed away Thursday, November 1st, at 7:30 a.m. He was born in Grayville, IL on October 20th, the son of Claud and Lulu (Hodgson) Perkins.
Thomas is survived by his wife Mary Lou (Appel) Perkins; also a daughter Carole (Brian) Ratzer of Heath, TX; 3 grandchildren Nick, Abby and Elizabeth; a sister Donna Robinson; sisters in law, Patricia Perkins, June York and Shirley Seizinger; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Paul A. Perkins, a sister Mary Lou Burrows, a brother James R. Perkins.
Services for Mr. Perkins will be Friday November 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at Stendeback Family Funeral Home at Enfield, IL. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com