Clyde T. Perkins

Clyde T. Perkins, 92, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton.

He was born March 7, 1923 to Frank and Ruby (Shaw) Perkins in Kenneth.

He married Natalie Lowman on Sept. 13, 1947 in Lenexa. She survives.

He graduated from Stanley High School in 1941.

He was a Pipeline Inspector for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline, from which he later retired from after 30+ years.

He enjoyed antiques and restoring old furniture, antique toys, baseball, fishing, spending time and playing with his grandchildren and he wouldn’t pass up a garage sale or auction.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Friendly Sunday School class in Liberal.

He served in the United States Army in World War II, serving in the European theater and attaining the military rank of Tec5. His time overseas was for a period of 8 months in Belgium, France, and Germany. He drove up to 2 ½ ton trucks hauling military personnel, equipment, and supplies, driving over rough terrain in all weather conditions. He also serviced, lubricated, and made minor repairs to the military vehicles by using mechanic’s hand tools.

Survivors also include sons, Chris Perkins and wife, Pam, Liberal and Kirby Perkins and wife, Barbara, Liberal; brother, Donald Perkins; grandson- Sean Perkins, Liberal; granddaughter, Skye Clements and husband, Shannon, Grain Valley, Mo.; step-granddaughters, Kerri Brisendine and husband, Steve, Mission and Kimberly Roberts and husband, Ross, Scott City; great-grandchildren: Alexander, Nicholas and Bennett Clements; and step-great-grandchildren: Kristina, Benjamin and Caitlin Brisendine, and Spencer Roberts.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Earl, Raymond, Allen, Max, and Billy; and sisters, Dorothy and Donna.

• Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jason Ramsey presiding.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the church of your choice.