Charles Earnest Perkins “Jack”, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. Retired from Southern Railway where he was carman and welder. He was a loving husband and father and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Mattie Perkins. Survivors include wife of 50 years, Marie Perkins; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Carolyn Perkins. The family will receive friends from 3 – 5 pm Sunday with the funeral service to follow at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr. with Rev. Kent Williams officiating. Interment will be 10 am Monday at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com