Terry T. Perkins' Obituary
Terry T. Perkins, age 73, of Moline, KS, passed away January 27, at Sedan Hospital, surrounded by many family members.
He was born in Wichita, KS to Robert and Ruth Perkins. He grew up with his 4 brothers and 4 sisters on the family farm west of Howard, KS. Terry loved the outdoors, walking with siblings, playing with dogs and cats, helping on the farm. He attended Parsons State Training Center in Parsons, KS, for numerous years. Terry was so enthusiastic about his time there.
He returned to the farm, later moving with his parents into Howard. Terry loved riding his bicycle around the city blocks, and going to the park.
Upon his parent’s deaths, Terry moved to Moline, KS, where he was part of Tri Valley Developmental Services. He shared a home with 2 others, but during the day he was with many other adults participating in various activities. He was a helper, always wanting to be involved. Terry loved his time with Tri Valley; he considered this his “home”.
Terry had lots of passions. He absolutely loved putting puzzles together, creating small drawings using his small pocket size spiral notebooks, coloring in coloring books, but best of all he loved people. Terry enjoyed being social, loved shaking hands with strangers.
He is survived by four brothers, Carl (Susan) Perkins of Bellingham, WA, Randy (Angie) Perkins of Winfield, KS, Steve Perkins of Douglass, KS, Max (Linda) Perkins of Ark City, KS, and three sisters: Tracy (Jim) McDonald of Ark City, KS, Sharon Wagner of Howard, KS, and Carol (Ned Meyer) Perkins of Overland Park, KS, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carla Perkins, and his brother-in-law, Joe Wagner.
Cremation has been requested
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in the pavilion at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, KS
Memorial contributions can be made to Tri Valley Developmental Services and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home.
Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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