Obituaries

Joe Allen Perkins, 78, of Sherman, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2018 at his home. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

Joe was born on August 2, 1940 in Durant, Oklahoma to Otis and Grace Perkins. He was raised in Albany, and attended schools in Yuba. He loved baseball and was an exceptional baseball player. He missed his chance to play professional baseball when he and a friend had gone to Washington to pick apples and missed when the scouts came to see him play. Joe loved to hunt, fish, frog gig and just being outdoors. He loved his family and was a true gentleman. He would introduce himself with his hat in his hand, he was proper. He planted over 1,000 trees in his lifetime and he loved to work in his garden. He was a provider of many things for many people, he would help anybody. He loved his sister Elaine’s pecan pies. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason and was a member of the Travis Lodge #117 in Sherman, Texas. He had a huge personality, you never doubted his integrity, was very charismatic, and had the most charming smile. He met his wife Linda in 1986 and they lived a good life together doing what they loved; spending time at home and with family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Joe worked at Texas Instruments for 32 years in Sherman. He worked as a plumber and electrician. Upon retiring from TI, he owned Perkins Lawn Service until his passing. He was always working, he was a doer, he never stopped.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Larry, Bobby, and Billy Perkins. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sister Elaine Harp of Durant; daughter Debra Wilson and husband Steve of Durant; grandson Cliff Wilson and wife Shembra of Durant; granddaughter Ericka Sisk and husband Caleb of Durant; two stepsons: Kenneth Stephens and wife Jamie of Tom Bean, and James Stephens and wife Moody of Lindale; stepdaughter Kelly Shuff of Howe; several stepgrandchildren Kayla, Clayton, Taylor, and Daley Stephens; many great grandchildren nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

You may sign the online registry at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.