Jeffery Cole "Jeff" Perkins, 32, of Richmond, MO passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by his wife and family.

He was born on November 6, 1987 in Columbia to Wendy Underwood and Chuck Owings. Jeff is survived by his wife, Melissa Perkins of Richmond; His 4 children Natalie Perkins, Logan Perkins, Molly Perkins  and, Journee Perkins of Richmond; His mother Wendy (Ron) Essig of Independence; His father Chuck Owings of Huntsville; His siblings, Tyler (Vanessa) Perkins of San Jose, CA; Levi (Julia) McCall of Independence; Maisyn Essig of Independence, Kody Essig of Independence; Jessica (Kevin) Bennett of Richmond; Annie (Justin) Danner of Kansas City; Bailey Owings of Huntsville; Wyatt Owings of Huntsville;  Nick (Teresa) Perkins of Hinesville, GA; Meagan Hunt of Paris; His grandparents Norma and Rick Bailey of Independence; Loretta Perkins of Cairo; Brenda and Kurtis Wallace of Jacksonville. His Mother and Father In-Law Jim and Tanya McBee. His Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jeff was also loved very dearly by the Perkins, McCall, and McBee family. He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandmother Dorothy Fehrman, Aunt Sue Kerr, and Uncle Timothy McCall.

Sgt. Jeff Perkins was a deputy with the Ray County Sheriff's Department where he served with honor. He always wore his badge number 671A with pride and his head held high. Jeff loved his community and enjoyed assisting with many events such as shopping with a Sheriff at Christmas, coaching softball teams with his daughter Natalie, football teams with his son Logan and many more. Anyone who knew Jeff would tell you he was one of the most genuine people you'd meet. He had a contagious smile, unforgettable and infectious laugh and an ornery sense of humor. He was very funny and could always make you laugh. Jeff was a family man, loved his wife Melissa and children dearly, a mama's boy at heart, and loved spending time with his entire family. He especially enjoyed getting together for family dinners, loved all sports and enjoyed going on special cruises with his Aunt Audie. Jeff also had lots of friends who have surrounded with him with love throughout the years. He always enjoyed spending time and getting together with his many friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Jeffrey Cole "Jeff" Perkins Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the funeral home.  Burial will be held in Sunny Slope Cemetery, Richmond.  Please remember to share your memories of Jeff with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .