In Remembrance Of
Donald Perkins
Donald W. Perkins, 85, of Camden Point, MO passed away January 8, 2021.
He was born June 25, 1935 to Arthur W. and Amie Beatrice (Raney) Perkins in Weston, MO. Donald grew up in rural Platte County and attended Camden Point School. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the 1st infantry division 32nd field artillery battalion in Germany during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955.
On September 22, 1956 he was united in marriage to Virginia Marie Coffey. After their marriage they lived in Camden Point where they made their home. Virginia passed away June 26, 1997.
Donald worked for Besel’s Roofing and Heating in Leavenworth where he retired in 1997. After his retirement he help local area roofers and enjoyed his morning coffee with friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Perkins; parents Arthur and Bea Perkins; brother Arthur H. Perkins; and sister Dorothy Foley.
Donald is survived by children Nelda Rathert and husband William and Neal Perkins; grandchildren Adam (Leslie) Rathert, Derek Rathert, Cynthia (Timothy) Jenkins; great-grandchildren Aiden Rathert, Bailey and Maci Jenkins and Jannel and Avery Rathert; brothers Roger (Maxcine) Perkins, and Chester (Carrie) Perkins; siter Mary Dean (Buv) Hensley; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 13th at Camden Point Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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Donise and Clay Mitchell
To Dons family
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was such a great neighbor and sweet soul. I looked for him every day out in the yard as I left for work to wave and say hi, he had a way of making you feel like his favorite person to see and how he loved to visit, I knew when my husband was mowing if Don was outside it would be at least an hour longer to finish since they would get to visiting. I will truly miss seeing him and our middle of the road chats. Rest In Peace my sweet friend.
Nikki Blakely Leach
So sorry for your loss. Lots of love and many prayers.♥️♥️ ♥️♥️
Lawrence & Deana Andèrson
Our deepest sympathy
Louise Taylor
So sorry for your loss. Have know your Dad for many years. I considered him a good friend. He will be missed by many. God Bless.
Cindy Hubbard
Neal and Nelda, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a good person. Please take care and remember all the good times! He’s up there with your mom, Arthur, dad, Bobby and the rest of that rowdy bunch having a !
Chuck & Janet Shoenhair
Don was a wonderful neighbor for 23 years when we lived in Camden Point. He always had a smile & would wave. A very peaceful kind man. He will be missed!
Sharon Lee Goodack Osgood
prayers to the family
Emily kay criswell
So sorry for your loss. NEAL your friend as you new me kay from KJ’S.
PUB..Edgerton, mo.
Linda Jones
Sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your families. Remember the good times. and we will see them again.
Jack Sedgwick Sr.
So sorry to hear about Dons passing, he was a good friend and neighbor when Judy and I lived in Camden Point. We were neighbors for twenty nine years. Until Judy and I sold out and moved to Platte City. So Donald my friend may you rest in peace, along side Virginia.
Terry Huffman
Rest In Peace Donald. Prayers are with the family.
Louise Taylor
Neal and Nelda, and family, so sorry for your loss. Will keep all in my prayers. RIP Don.
Dixie Hollar Propheter
Nelda and Neal, May you find comfort in God’s presence surrounding you..Remember the good things about your Dad, they far out weigh the sorrow you feel now. Love to both of you and your families, Dixie
Mark, Kristie & Scarlett Slugantz
Don lived across the street from us and we will miss seeing him. He always smiled and waved to us when we saw him out walking and always seemed so happy. He appeared very friendly and also kept his yard perfect! We loved having him as our neighbor. May God Bless him and his family. RIP Don!
Michelle Booker
I’m so sorry for your loss & that I am unable to attend, because of work. I’ll be there for you in spirit. Love you, Nelda!! Prayers for all your family!!