Harold Austin Perrin

Perrin, Harold Austin, age 84, of Knoxville passed away July 23, 2018. Harold was born and raised in Blaine, Tennessee. He spent his career serving the US Army as a Civil servant, a reservist, and on active duty. He was an authentic follower of Jesus Christ and served as a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in various capacities. Harold's passion was also serving with Gideon's International; passing out many Bibles. Preceded in death by parents James and Bessie Perrin; sister, Alva Walker; brothers, Bud Perrin and Troy Perrin. Harold also loved his family which included his wife of 61 years, Betty; son, Tim (Patti) of Woodbridge, Virginia; daughter, Becky (Tommy) Campbell of Knoxville; grandchildren, Austin (Chelsey) Campbell of Marietta, Georgia, Kristi (Logan) Newton of Nashville, Tennessee, Will (Taylor) Campbell of Chattanooga, Katie Perrin (fiancé Christian) of Greenwood, South Carolina and Nathan Perrin of Knoxville; Great-Granddaughter, Ellis Grace Campbell of Marietta, Georgia; sister, Jean Miller; brother, Billy Ray Perrin and sister, Wanda Gray. Numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church at 7 PM. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM prior to the service. Family and friends will meet 11:30 am, Thursday, July 26, 2018 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery-John Sevier Highway for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon's International www2.gideons.org and/or Baptist Global Response www.gobgr.org/donate. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com