Jerry M. Perkins, 74, of Angola, passed away on Saturday October 17th 2026.
Jerry was born in Dayton, OH. to the late Bradley and Virginia Perkins.
Jerry served his country honorably in the United States Army as an MP.
He did many jobs over the years including working for the City of Angola Water Department and Maintenance at NUCOR.
Jerry enjoyed tinkering with electronics, music and playing his guitar, and hanging out with friends and family. He was quite a storyteller and jokester. Jerry will be missed, and those who knew him are left with fond memories.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Dawn Perkins; children, Marie (Lavon) Eicher, Bradley (Holley) Perkins, Virginia (Austin) Van Auken; 5 grandchildren. Siblings, Shirley Pennington, Pete Perkins, Bernice (Dick) Crager; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Please check back as Jerry’s obituary will be updated as information becomes available.