Final Salute

Thomas Wilford Perkins departed this life and entered into his Heavenly Home on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He no doubt heard the words Well done my good and faithful servant. He was born in Everett, MA on January 25,1942 to Wilford DeWitt Perkins Jr. And Marilyn Lorene Walkey of Everett, MA. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents as well as his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara Perkins. He is survived by his wife and caregiver Tina Sue Perkins, sister Lynn (Bob) Adams of New Hampshire, his children, Tommy Perkins of Jacksonville, Robin (Pat) Lander of Lebanon, TN, and Julie (Ryan) Donley of Austin, AR. Jason (Andrea) Goad of Bald Knob, and Jon (Ashley) Goad of Lake City.

Thomas leaves behind a cherished legacy in his grandchildren: Stuart Lander, Colleen Snyder, Natalie, Allison, Devin and Tim Donley, Jada, Skylar, Jack and Jud Goad, and great grandchildren Finley and Elsie Snyder.

A special thanks to Shanna Holt and Shannon Brinkley for their care.

Tom served in the Army, Air Force, and Navy and was very proud of his time as a Navy Seabee. He worked for Union Pacific railroad for 10 years, then went to work for the VA as maintenance supervisor for the VA and Fort Root Hospitals til he retired. Tom was a founding member of MacArthur Assembly in Jacksonville and a strong believer in Jesus Christ. Tom was also a member of the Fredonia Masonic Lodge #229.

Tom enjoyed building things! Including his model trains, storage buildings, etc. He loved watching the trains go by behind the house, watching British mysteries and comedies, working crossword puzzles, but most importantly he loved spending time with his family and his friends. He was greatly loved by all who knew Him.

Visitation will be at 1pm on October 31 followed by a Memorial Service at 2pm at First Christian Church,501 Victory St, Bald Knob, AR 72010.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.