Ricky Perkins, 59, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Germany on December 31, 1957.

He is survived by his mother, Maxine Shadoin; brothers, Kevin Shadoin and Johnnie Perkins; and sister, Carla Perkins.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Perkins; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perkins and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Whitten; and his step-father, Ben Shadoin.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home with memorial services at a later date.