Richard A. Perkins

Richard "Dick" A. Perkins, age 82, of Russellville died Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at his home. He was born Feb. 15, 1935, Marinette, Wis., to Ralph and Lolita Richards Perkins. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. He was a board member of the Intermodal, Russellville River Valley Regional Intermodal Authority, ATU-Green and Gold Club, Pope County Library Board, Lions Club and Russellville Planning Commission. He was the owner and operator of Perkins and Associates Engineering. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria A. Perkins; and a brother, Bud Perkins. Survivors include his longtime girlfriend, Janie Smith; three sons, Will Durst of San Francisco, Calif., Mark Durst of Menomonee Falls, Wis., and Dr. Rick Perkins of Little Rock and spouses, including, Debi Durst and Dr. Lalita Perkins; also a daughter, Penny Roach of Little Rock and spouse Dr. Carey Roach; a sister, Shirley Borst of Marion, Iowa. His grandchildren include, Garth Durst, Connor Perkins, Chris Roach, Victoria Roach, Claire Perkins and William Roach. The funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at Central Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Brian Brock officiating. Burial will be private in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Glori Ann Perkins Scholarship Fund, 1509 North Boulder Ave., Room 209, Russellville, Ark. 72801, or Pope County Library System Foundation, 116 East 3rd St. Russellville, Ark. 72801. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.