Russell Perkins

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Russell Dude Perkins, Jr., 56, of the Cole Ridge Community died Thursday, May 26, 2016. Born to late Dude and Ester Perkins, Russell was a teacher at Blytheville Middle School and really enjoyed his students and his co-workers. Russell was a graduate of Dell High School and a graduate of Arkansas State University with a degree in agriculture. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his dog, Sally.

Russell leaves his wife, Kim, of Springfield, Missouri;

Sister, Mary Alice Perkins-Gilbow and her husband Randy of Dell;

Niece, Heidi Moody-Rogers and Tim of Alamo, Tennessee, and their children, Jensyn and Jaidyn;

Nephews, Ryan Price of Steele, Missouri and Trent Moody and his wife Sarah Leigh of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, and their children, Smith, Collins, and Carter;

His furbaby, Sally;

He also leaves special friend and roommate, Cookie Cook.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 31st at 3:00 p.m. in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Dogwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at Cobb Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Blytheville Humane Society or a Blytheville Middle School club or organization. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.