Kenneth Wayne Perkins

<div style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calisto MT", serif;">Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne Perkins will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church of Oakdale. Reverend Tim Kelley will officiate the service; interment will follow at Cryer Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. The family will receive friends on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at First United Pentecostal Church of Oakdale. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tupelo Children’s Mansion (P.O. Box 167, Tupelo, MS  38802) or the Lighthouse Ranch for Boys (P.O. Box 238, Loranger, LA  70446).  Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Douget Perkins; granddaughter, Anne Alexandra Perkins; parents, Asa and Margaret Perkins; and siblings (Bernice Perkins Willis, Raymond Perkins, Philip Perkins, Audie Perkins, Cedric Perkins, Quinten Perkins, Dorothy Perkins Jones, Luzon Perkins, Yvonne Perkins, Ed Perkins, and Alvin Perkins).  He is survived by his daughter, Kendra Perkins Achord and husband Justin of Alexandria, LA and their children, Laura and Flynn; his son, Kendal Perkins and his wife Gerra of Alexandria, LA and their daughters, Kate and Caroline; and numerous nieces and nephews. Among the many who held a special place in Kenneth’s heart are the extended Perkins family, his friends, and church family.  Kenneth Wayne Perkins, affectionately known as “Bo” to his family and friends, was born on June 5, 1933 to Asa Perkins and Margaret Willis Perkins. A graduate of Oakdale High School, Kenneth was drafted during the Korean War and spent a year and a half in Korea serving as a Military Police officer. Several years after he returned, Kenneth started working as a lineman for South Central Bell Telephone Company, where he retired after 40 years.  One of his most memorable days at work was when he installed an eight-party telephone line for the Douget family and first met Lucy. As time went by, Lucy also began working at South Central Bell and a romance blossomed. Throughout their 54 years of marriage, Kenneth and Lucy shared a love for travel and often included friends and family on their adventures. After retirement, Kenneth discovered the thrill of auctions, garage sales, and storage unit sales. You could often find him bringing in a load of “treasures” or hauling a nearly identical one out. No one could fit more into a box trailer than Kenneth - he would often pack and repack his trailer, adding more merchandise each time. It was truly a wonder to behold. But the excitement of these “treasure hunts” paled in comparison to the pleasure he took in spending time with his family. As a father, Kenneth loved unconditionally and led by example. He instilled a love of God in Kendra and Kendal, taught them the importance of family, and demonstrated the meaning of a strong work ethic. Even when Kenneth worked full-time, he would take on extra work to save for vacations and special presents (such as a Nintendo Game Boy that showed up one Christmas, despite Lucy’s disapproval). Kenneth was equally generous as a father-in-law. He never said no if you needed him for something, whether it was moving, needing extra hands for a project, or looking after the grandkids - he was there. “Bo” was an indulgent grandfather. All of his grandkids will tell you stories of how “MeMe” would cut off their sugar supply; Bo would intervene and have it reinstated (“Awww Lucy, give ‘em some more."). Talking with Bo and eating orange slices, popsicles, ice cream with ding dongs or cookies mixed in - all sweet memories of time spent together. As were golf cart rides, trips to Sonic, learning to drive, and traveling with Bo. He adored his grandchildren, and they adored him. Kenneth was a man of character and integrity. A long-standing member, trustee, and deacon of the Oakdale First United Pentecostal Church, he drove the church bus, worked in Sunday School, and served in various other capacities throughout the years. He was a man of faithful service to God. Each night Kenneth would lead his family in prayer. Invariably a part of his prayer would include the words, “Lord, I want to hear you say, ‘Well done, thou good and faithful servant’”. While Kenneth’s death leaves a void in all of our hearts, we have no doubt that nightly prayer he prayed for so many years has been answered. </div> Oakdale, Louisiana

June 5, 1933 - June 22, 2022

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Michelle Fatula Mirrer

June 27, 2022

Lead a blessed life. I know he will be missed. Sorry for your great loss. Michelle Fatula Mirrer

Jerry Chamberlain

June 23, 2022

Brother Kenneth was the greatest man that I knew. No one could tell me not even one bad thing about this man. A man of faith

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