GEORGE PERKS, JR.

George Perks, Jr., 89, of Richmond, MO died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

George was born on November 10, 1927 in Camden, MO to George Walter and Helen E. (Steele) Perks, Sr. He married Billie June Shumate of Richmond on December 17, 1948. She survives of the home.

Additional survivors include; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Alan and Roxane Perks of Jasper, AL and Martin Perks of Wood Heights, MO; one daughter and son-in-law, Kellie Stigall Goodloe and Roger of Richmond; 9 grandchildren, John Perks, Richard Perks, Brandon Perks, Kristopher Perks, Erik Perks, Neil Stigall, Ryan Stigall, Alex Stigall and Miles Stigall; and 6 great-grandchildren, Erika Perks, Brayden Perks, Taylor Perks, Max Blankenship, Mikayla Perks, Blake Perks and great-great granddaughter, Imogen Perks.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by one brother, Owen Lee Perks.

George was a United States Airforce Veteran of WWII. He was a Foreman for Ford Motor Company for 35 years before retiring. He was a member of the U.A.W. local #249 in Kansas City, MO. He was of the Baptist faith. George lived most of his life in the Camden and Richmond area. He loved spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. He also enjoyed farming, sports and his local men's club.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Donor's Choice.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Friday, May 12, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Ray County Veterans. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com