| Date of Birth | January 18, 1954 |
| Passed Away | February 21, 2019 |
| Place of Residence | Prattsburgh |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Service Time | 4 p.m. |
| Service Location | First Presbyterian Church, Prattsburgh |
| Interment Location | Erwin Cemeterey, Websters Crossing, N.Y. |
Roy James Perkins
PRATTSBURGH-Roy James Perkins, 65, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning (Feb. 21, 2019) at his home on Mechanic Street.
Born in Wayland on Jan. 18, 1954, he was a son of the late Clarence and June (Rogers) Perkins. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his sister, Bonnie Gee.
A former resident of Springwater and Avoca, Roy has resided in Prattsburgh most of his life and was a graduate of Prattsburgh Central School, class of 1972.
He was employed at the former Quality Produce in Prattsburgh.
On Dec. 9, 1977 he suffered a broken back which caused him to be permanently paralyzed; however, that never stopped him from living a full life.
An avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the Yankees and the Raiders and for many years he served as a manager and coach for men’s softball.
His loving family includes his only child, Rhonda Perkins of Dundee; “grand dog,†Scrappy; son-in-law, Randy Webster of Prattsburgh; two brothers, Stanley Perkins and Ronald (Tracy) Perkins all of Prattsburgh; two sisters, Dixie (Mike) LaPoma of Avon, N.Y. and Laurie (Bill) Partridge of Bath; also his nieces, nephews, cousins; as well as a special friend, Donnie Brewer of Prattsburgh.
The Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca is honored to serve the family of Roy James Perkins.
Calling hours are from 2-4 p.m. Friday (Mar. 1, 2019) at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 Church St., Prattsburgh, where a funeral service will be held in his memory following the calling hours at 4 p.m. Friday. Interment will be in Erwin Cemetery, Websters Crossings, N.Y. at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to either the Prattsburgh Ambulance, 13 Allis St., Prattsburgh or to the Prattsburgh Protectives Fire Dept., 15 Allis St., Prattsburgh, N.Y. 14873.
Online condolences or remembrances of Roy are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc.
thoughts go out to the perkins family roy ill always remember how sweet and kind you was to me and the kids after the passing of wayne, now you are up there yelling at each other watching sports may you rest in peace fly high angel
So sorry for you loss. Roy was always fun to talk with about sports.
Man ……. Sure will miss ya Roy-boy . Always looked up to you, A great Friend & @ the Ball-games ……….. !!! God Bless ……….. MY FRIEND , See ya LATR !!!