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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Winston H. "Tony" Perkins
Winston H.
"Tony" Perkins
May 29, 1944 — Jun 28, 2016
Winston H. "Tony" Perkins' Obituary
A Memorial Service for Winston H. "Tony" Perkins, 72, of Shreveport, previously of Marshall, will be held at 4:00pm Tuesday, July 05, 2016 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home.
Winston H. "Tony" Perkins, of Marshall, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2016, at his home in Shreveport, Louisiana, after a year-long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born May 29, 1944, in Marshall, Texas, and spent his childhood in both Marshall and Long Island, New York. From 1965 through 1967, Tony served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant E5 where he received an honorable discharge. In October 1967, he married Judith Ann Hamilton, and together they raised two children, Lura Nicole "Nicki" Perkins and Randall Wayne "Randy" Perkins. Tony worked for Thiokol Chemical Corporation and ALCOA Manufacturing Company until retiring from ALCOA in 2002. He dedicated himself to providing for his family relocating both to Maryville, Tennessee, and Port Lavaca, Texas during his career. Tony was a sweet, hardworking man who enjoyed spending time with his family and watching westerns. A loving husband, father, and friend, he will be deeply missed by all. Tony is survived by Judy, his wife of 48 years, his two children and son-in-law, Jason McLain, five grandchildren – Caelan Perkins, Miranda LaFitte, Ryan LaFitte, Casey McLain, and Logan McLain, two brothers – Kenneth W. Perkins and wife Judy of Marshall, and Robert M. Perkins and wife Sue of Karnack, his three sisters -- Pamela L. Perkins and Wanda Perkins Alexander and husband Jimmy of Karnack, and Laura Stowe Mendosa and husband Juan of Marshall, and numerous nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. Perkins and Sarah Jane Stowe. A memorial service will be held at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas, on July 5, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association or their charity of choice. The family also wishes to thank Dr. David Green and his staff of Shreveport, and Amedisys Home Healthcare and Hospice for the loving care provided during Tony's illness.
Winston H. "Tony" Perkins, of Marshall, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2016, at his home in Shreveport, Louisiana, after a year-long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born May 29, 1944, in Marshall, Texas, and spent his childhood in both Marshall and Long Island, New York. From 1965 through 1967, Tony served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant E5 where he received an honorable discharge. In October 1967, he married Judith Ann Hamilton, and together they raised two children, Lura Nicole "Nicki" Perkins and Randall Wayne "Randy" Perkins. Tony worked for Thiokol Chemical Corporation and ALCOA Manufacturing Company until retiring from ALCOA in 2002. He dedicated himself to providing for his family relocating both to Maryville, Tennessee, and Port Lavaca, Texas during his career. Tony was a sweet, hardworking man who enjoyed spending time with his family and watching westerns. A loving husband, father, and friend, he will be deeply missed by all. Tony is survived by Judy, his wife of 48 years, his two children and son-in-law, Jason McLain, five grandchildren – Caelan Perkins, Miranda LaFitte, Ryan LaFitte, Casey McLain, and Logan McLain, two brothers – Kenneth W. Perkins and wife Judy of Marshall, and Robert M. Perkins and wife Sue of Karnack, his three sisters -- Pamela L. Perkins and Wanda Perkins Alexander and husband Jimmy of Karnack, and Laura Stowe Mendosa and husband Juan of Marshall, and numerous nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. Perkins and Sarah Jane Stowe. A memorial service will be held at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas, on July 5, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association or their charity of choice. The family also wishes to thank Dr. David Green and his staff of Shreveport, and Amedisys Home Healthcare and Hospice for the loving care provided during Tony's illness.
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