William J. Perkins
“beloved brother, father, & grandfather”
Oswayo, PA---William J. “Jack” “Petey” Perkins, 68, of the Oswayo Valley area, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA.
Born on September 14, 1941 in Seven Bridges, Coudersport, PA, he was a son of William L. and Nina I. Ostrander Perkins. On November 23, 1972 in Oswayo, PA, he married Deborah J. Van Pelt, who survives.
He attended Oswayo Country School and was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, class of 1959. Mr. Perkins was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served during the Korean War.
For many years Jack was employed by UPS Feeders as a doubles long haul driver having received a Million Mile Driving Award, retiring in 2004. Prior to working for UPS, he was employed in the construction business. He was extremely proud of having worked on the building of the Coneville bridge and the Oswayo Fish Hatchery.
Mr. Perkins was a member of Teamsters Local Union #449. His greatest love was spending time with his family and he loved being involved with his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising Appaloosa horses.
Surviving besides his wife are eight children: RLee William (Christina) Perkins Van Pelt of Coudersport, PA, Jacqueline D. (Darnell) Mascho of Millport, PA, Mikki J. Perkins, serving with the U.S. Army in Kuwait, Chad E. (Hilarie) Perkins of Bradford, PA, Andrew L. Perkins of Mills, PA, Kimberly A. (Brian) Fuller of Coneville, PA, Marc A. Perkins of Bradford, PA, and William J. Perkins IV of St. Paul, Minnesota; fifteen grandchildren: Devin Perkins Van Pelt, Dustin Perkins Van Pelt, Sheldon Perkins Van Pelt, Shaelee Perkins Van Pelt, Anthony Miller, Dominik Mascho, Dakota Mascho, Kiara Perkins, Ryan Perkins, Zachary Perkins, Nathan Perkins, Kylee Morton Perkins, Andrea Eastman, Erika Perkins, and Autumn Fuller; two brothers, Philip E “Phil” (Jacquie) Perkins of Oswayo, PA and Duane L. “Dude” (Sis) Perkins of Shinglehouse, PA; three sisters, Marjorie E. “Marge” (Chuck) Costello of Wellsville, NY, Phyllis J. “Mousie” Norton of Sharon Center, PA, and Ginger R. “Tobie” (Dewey) Swift of Pleasantville, PA; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Perkins was predeceased by his parents.
Friends may call on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Virgil L .Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA at which time funeral services will be held with Mr. Ed Bell of Shinglehouse, officiating.
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Saturday at the funeral home.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Oswayo Valley Sports Boosters, PO Box 610, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
