Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home - Luther Gale Perkins Obituary

Luther Gale Perkins
Luther Gale Perkins, 83 of Richwood died Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. He was born June 11, 1938 in Richwood to the late Charles Harden and Goldie (Hickok) Perkins. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin and Duane Perkins, and a granddaughter, Rachel Perkins. On June 26, 1959 in Claibourne he married the former Marilyn Wilson, and she survives in Richwood. He attended Richwood High School where he was active in track and band. Gale graduated from The Ohio State University with a teaching degree in English and Social Studies. Gale taught at Eber Baker Middle School in Marion for 11 years and later at North Union High School for 20 years. Gale was active in the First Baptist Church of Richwood, serving on boards and singing in the choir. He enjoyed singing gospel songs with his sons. He earned his pilot’s license while a student at OSU and could often be seen flying his yellow Vagabond above Richwood. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Alan (Charlene) Perkins, Bay Village; Gary (Laura) Perkins, Richwood; Kevin (Wendy) Perkins, Richwood; Eleven grandchildren, Grace, David and Jonathan Perkins, Columbus; Daniel Perkins, Athens; Steven Perkins, Columbus; Andrew Perkins, Columbus; Jessica Perkins, Richwood; Zachary Perkins, Marion; Joshua Perkins, Marion; Emily Perkins, Charlotte, NC; Sarah Perkins, Chicago; and a sister, Ann Perkins, Hagerstown, MD. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, Richwood with Rev. Alan Perkins and Pastor Brian Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 5 to 7 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood. To watch the Livestream of the service, open the Facebook app and like our page, or click here Watch the Livestream Memorial gifts may be made to the First Baptist Church, 101 E. Ottawa Street, Richwood, OH 43344. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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