Robert Perkins

Robert "Bob" Perkins, 75, of Manteno, passed away Monday (March 30, 2015) at his home. He was born Nov. 8, 1939, in Harco, the son of Henry and Elsie Vaughn Perkins. Bob married Brenda Kay Perkins on Dec. 11, 1964 at Manteno Presbyterian Church in Manteno. Mr. Perkins proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Chukawan. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 38 years of service and then worked at Terry's Ford in Peotone for 10 years after retirement. He volunteered with the Manteno Youth Baseball/Softball program, Manteno Teen Center and served on various boards with the Manteno First Presbyterian Church, where he was a member. He enjoyed many trips in his RV, including Casa Grande, was an avid golfer and loved going to his grandkids' sporting events. Surviving are his wife; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott (Gianetta Norwood) Perkins, Lee Perkins, Bill Perkins, and Lindy Hodge; daughters and son-in-law, Lora (Tim) Hebert and Kimberly Perkins; sisters-in-law, Jane Hearn, of Mt. Zion, Mary Ann Perkins, of Trenton, Mich., and Jonnie Perkins, of Manteno; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his beloved pet, Koko. Preceding him in death were his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Landis and Ruth Morris; three brothers; and two sisters. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Manteno. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, also at the church, with the Rev. Lance Hurley officiating. Private burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee valley or Manteno Fire Protection District.