In Memoriam

ELDON DWAYNE PERKINS

October 04, 1926 ~ September 16, 2017

Dwayne was born October 4, 1926 in Weatherford, Oklahoma to Willie and Cora (Smith) Perkins and passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Corn Heritage Village in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

He attended Union rural grade school before graduating from Weatherford high school in 1947. Dwayne served in the military, earning the title of Sergeant, before receiving an honorable discharge in December of 1946.

Dwayne got his Bachelor of Science degree in teaching from Southwestern State College in 1951.

In 1952, he married Anita Nickel in Weatherford, Oklahoma and they made their home in Hydro, Oklahoma.

Dwayne taught school at Carnegie, Hydro, Perkins, and the Amarillo Air Base in Amarillo, Texas before returning to Weatherford, Oklahoma to farm.

Dwayne was very honored to receive the FFA Honorary Chapter Farmer award in 1974. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed farming and farm auctions. Memorials may be made to the Agape Clinic in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

Dwayne is survived by two sons, Clyde Perkins and wife, Blanca of Weatherford, OK, Bill Perkins and wife, Tabatha of Lubbock, TX; two daughters, Vicki Decker and husband, Ralph of Shamrock, TX, Sharon Sipe and husband, Tracy of Norman, OK; one sister, Doretta Reid and husband, Dean of Oklahoma City, OK;

Nine grandchildren, JayDee Decker and wife, Kristen of Meno, OK, Lacey Wade and husband, Ben of Lubbock, TX, Aaron Perkins and wife, Stephanie of Weatherford, OK, Daniel Perkins and wife, Taylor of Altus, OK, Alicia Perkins of Weatherford, OK, Seth Sipe of Norman, OK, Tyler Sipe and wife, Hayley of Edmond, OK, Ridge Perkins of Roswell, NM, and Olivia Perkins of Lubbock, TX;

And seven great-grandchildren, Cameron, Delilah, Caden, Emmy, Tate, Barrett, and Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Dwight; and one grandson, Austin Perkins

SERVICES

Visitation

Friday, September 22, 2017

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Church of Christ

1701 Pine Ave

Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096

Funeral Service

Friday, September 22, 2017

2:00 PM

Church of Christ

1701 Pine Ave

Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096

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GUEST BOOK

Hershel & Sylvia Ward ~ September 23, 2017

**We are so sorry to hear of Dwayne's passing. We always enjoyed our visits with him and Anita. Even after we left Weatherford he would call or send a card. What a wonderful man he was.

Steve Tompkins ~ September 21, 2017

**My Deepest Sympathy to the family, for the loss of a Great Man! I was Blessed to call him My FRIEND! With Sincere Condolences! Steve Tompkins.... RIP Buddy!!

Ruiz Family of Weatherford, OK ~ September 18, 2017

**Sending you all love and prayers! Grandpa sure was a special guy.

Pat & Paulette Ware of Sedgwick KS ~ September 18, 2017

**Praising the Father for your precious dad. He was a gem and wonderful example of a hard worker and kind man.

Fred Schamburg of Weatherford, OK ~ September 18, 2017

**Dwayne is a good man, and as I too grow older, I have a much greater appreciation for his generation. His discipline to serve in the military then finishing his high school, then attending college is reflective of his grit and character. My family and I have only known him the last 25 years, but know his dedication to his family and his career was great. We are honored to know him and his family, who continue to quietly contribute to the community and endeavor to do things right.

Margaret Pebley of Weatherford, OK ~ September 17, 2017

**I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you. Dwayne was a very special person. What a blessing to know he is with the Lord and Anita and all the family for eternity. My sympathy to each of you. Margaret Pebley

This Memorial Provided By

Lockstone Funeral Home

Weatherford, Oklahoma