Barlow, KY Neal Rivers Perkins, age 96 passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was born on January 8,1929 to his late parents, Virgil and Ellen (Penn) Perkins.
Virgil was an Army Veteran and served in Germany. He was an avid UK Basketball and Nascar fan. During his early years he was a basketball star at Barlow High School. in Ballard County. Virgil attended First Baptist Church of LaCenter. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to fish every chance he could. Virgil never met a stranger and loved to talk to anyone who would listen. Virgil enjoyed traveling. He raised his children with his wife of 50 years in Modesto, California. He had a big heart, was a gracious host and loved to show off the natural beauty of California when family and friends came to visit.
Surviving is his wife Mary Doris (Viets) of Barlow, KY; a stepson, Mark Viets of Barlow, Step grandson, Josh Viets of Barlow, KY, Step great grandson, Robert Viets, Grandsons, Garren Jr, Christopher and Deston. Three great grandchildren and three great grandchildren and brother-in-law, Henry Stafford along with two nieces and three nephews.
He was s preceded in by his three children; Garren Perkins, Darraugh Ann Perkins, Gerrilyn Ann Perkin, a sister, Jan Rose Stafford,and brother Robert Jeryl Perkins, Stepson, Danny Viets.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of LaCenter with Mr. Mike Wilson officiating.
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