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Gerald "Jerry" Perkins

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Gerald "Jerry" Frank Perkins, 68, of Morrilton passed away on December 6, 2013. Born March 18, 1945 in Harlington, Texas, his family soon moved to Minnesota where he grew up. He was the son of Torolf and Lorys Day Perkins. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jan Perkins, two daughters, Jodi Riedmueller (Chris), and Jill Beall (Gordon) both of Morrilton; two sons, Joel Perkins (Maria) of Chandler, Ariz. and Jacob Perkins (Laura) of Rogers, Ark., and 10 grandchildren. Jerry and Jan have been host parents for 26 AFS foreign exchange students over the past 28 years. A memorial service will be held at the Harris Funeral Home Chapel, in Morrilton, on Sunday, December 15th at 2 p.m. IOn lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the VFW Post #4453 at 98 City Park, Morrilton, Ark. 72110. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

Published December 10, 2013

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