Harold Loyd "Sally" Perkins

Mr. Perkins was born April 11, 1921, in the Redland community of Angelina County to Ross and Azilie (Beard) Perkins. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient. He lived in the Nacogdoches area most of his life where he retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone with 44 years of service. He was also a longtime member and deacon of Fredonia Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors: his wife of 64 years, Opal Perkins; children, Pam Albin and husband Terry of Spring, Hal Perkins and wife Jennifer of Houston, Rhonda Barnhart and husband Jeff of Cushing, and Tracy Buzonas and husband Jeff of Spring; grandchildren, Cody Albin, Margot Perkins, Harry Perkins, Joslyn Buzonas, and Cassie Buzonas; and sisters, Nona Reynolds and Janice Goldman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Shae Albin; brothers, Dr. Glen Perkins, Norman Perkins, Joe Perkins, and Paul Perkins; and sisters, Joyce St. John and Janette Biggs.

Services are set for 2:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Bro. Billy McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches.

Memorials may be made to the Fredonia Hill Baptist Church Building Fund; 1711 South Street; Nacogdoches, TX 75964-6152.

Online condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.