Edwin C. Perkins Sr.

Edwin C. Perkins Sr., 90, of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly of Kansas City, passed away March 21 with his wife and family by his side.  

He was born March 30, 1930, in Jefferson to Elver and Anna (Lynch) Perkins in a farmhouse.

Edwin attended county schools until eighth grade, then graduated from Jefferson High School in May 1948. He attended every class reunion.

He joined the U.S. Navy in May 1948, and was honorably discharged in June 1952. Edwin worked as a solar A/C mechanic in Des Moines, then later moved to Kansas City in 1953. He worked at General Motors from 1953-55 as an inspector of F-84 flight jets. Edwin later worked at Trans World Airlines from April 1955, until retiring in April 1986.

He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Parkville, Mo., TWA Seniors and the American Legion.

His proudest moments were marrying his wife of 66 years, Virginia Irene DeFreece, raising two daughters and three sons, and being around his five grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Dean Perkins; and sister Bethel Bouchard.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Virginia Perkins; children Peggy Burns (David), Ted Perkins (Marissa), Eddy Perkins, Andy Perkins (Cheyenne), Stacey Perkins; grandchildren T.J and Tiffany Perkins, Taylor and Tanner Burns, Jessica Perkins; siblings Carroll Perkins (Karen), Darlene Rankel, Jerry Perkins (Carol Ann); numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. March 26 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Private interment  will be in Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online guestbook and obituary at meierhoffer.com.