Gene "Slick" Tunney Perkins, age 94, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. "Slick" was born March 1, 1927 in Blytheville, Arkansas. A visitation for "Slick" will be held Monday, May 10, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Service-South Chapel, 7720 South Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Resthaven Memory Gardens, 500 SW 104th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73139.
Gene “Slick” Perkins passed away May 3, 2021 at the age of 94 years young. Slick was born March 1, 1927 in Blytheville, Arkansas. He was one of 14 children.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife of 62 years, Freda (Spain) Perkins.
He answered the call of service to his country by enlisting in the Army. He was a true patriot his entire life.
Slick is survived by his sister Doris Perkins of Blytheville, Arkansas; Sister-in-law and brother-in-law Tony and Bob Wooldridge; daughter Pam & husband Bobby Butler; daughter Patti & husband Charles Brown; son Buddy & wife Tina Perkins; Grandsons Shawn Hall & wife Lora; Kevin McKee & wife Tonya, James Perkins, and Ethan Owens. Seven great grandchildren: Helea, Ariana, Tyiara, Canyon, Samantha, Sarah and CJ. Seven great-great grandchildren and many true friends.
Slick never met a stranger. He was sweet, kind, generous, young at heart, and fun to be around. Everyone that knew him loved him.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageSouth.com for the Perkins family.