Sonny Perkins, 73, of Columbia, MO passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Nashville Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may gather at Memorial Funeral Home Monday, January 17 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.
Sonny was born March 1, 1948 to Forrest and Florence Salmon Perkins. He was a 1966 graduate of Hickman High School where he was active in the FFA and served as the Chapter President. He worked for several years with the University of Missouri as a Master Plumber and as a plumber for many years with Fairway Construction. He loved to fish and spend time with his friends at the River Cabin. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles, and raised two Parakeets, Big Al and George.
He is survived by his daughters, Mony Perkins, Windy Leighton, and Sunny Perkins; sisters, Linda Rodabaugh, Connie Mann, Carol Shubert, and the twins Rock Perkins and Jo Whitworth; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a loving extended family; many nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Food Bank of Central & Northeast Missouri 2101 Vandiver Dr, Columbia, MO 65202.