1951
2022
Jeffrey (Geoffrey) Lynn Perkins, age 71, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Jeffrey was born on March 2, 1951 in Somerset, KY to the late John B. and Jacqueline Jones Perkins. He was an accomplished educator and coach.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah “Ellen” Stigall Perkins of Somerset; one son, Geoffrey Joseph Perkins of Lisbon, OH; one granddaughter, Makinsey Perkins of Somerset; four brothers, Johnny (Nellie) Perkins, Dwight Perkins, Ben Perkins and Virgil (Pam) Perkins all of Somerset; one sister, Peggy (Russell) Stigall of Somerset; his mother-in-law, Sarah Stigall of Somerset; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Patty Lynn Perkins-Stamper; and one sister, Marjorie “Kaye” Jamison.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Rev. James Bartleson and Pastor Kelly Roberts officiating. Burial will be at Stanford-Pike Cemetery.
The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to the Somerset Athletic Club, P.O. Box 1441, Somerset, KY 42502.
You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website: www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com
Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Jeffrey Perkins.
Connie Lanier
September 24, 2022
Ellen,you and family are in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories of Jeff bring you comfort in the days ahead.Connie Garrett Lanier. 9/24/22
Brandy Compton
July 24, 2022
I truly hate to hear this. Loved and respected by all. So sorry for this loss. Love you Ellen and Joe
Rebecca Richardson
July 22, 2022
Having known Jeff for many years, my heartfelt condolences to his family. He was a wonderful person.
Bonnie Whitis
July 22, 2022
Coach P left an impression! He will be missed. Condelences and prayers for the family!
Laura and James Coff
July 18, 2022
We are so saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Marilyn Adams
July 17, 2022
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your brother, Jeffrey Perkins
Carson Gregory
July 17, 2022
So sorry to hear this. He was a fine man with a wonderful family. He will be missed but how blessed are those that met him
Susi Fallahzadeh
July 16, 2022
Deepest sympathies to such a wonderful family! Coach P will forever be missed
Brian Logan
July 16, 2022
I really enjoyed knowing him. He was one of my favorite teachers. He always went out of his way to talk to me.
shirley Connors
July 16, 2022
Ellen, I am so sorry to hear about Jeff. I'm praying that you will have peace and comfort in the coming months. I know you are a strong woman. I love you dearly.
Debra Tichenor
July 16, 2022
God Bless you and your family. I ask God to wrap his arms around everyone, that you may feel his peace.
From the family of Charles and Roberta Debbie, Charlotte, and Marcus Sandusky.
Debra Sandusky-Tichenor
Ken & Linda Spear
July 16, 2022
Sending condolences to all of the Perkins family! Always loved this guy he was full of laughter & very optimistic in life! He will be missed by all. “RI.P. Coach” ❤❤
Ken & Linda Spear Louisville,My.
Richard Crowe
July 16, 2022
Our prayers are with each of you and he was well loved by so many people. On the behalf of Faye Crowe and Family we are so sorry.
Polly Keith
July 16, 2022
As the daughter of Dr. McLeod, we were blessed in so many ways by the Perkins Family. Character is the word I would share for them. Love of family and friends comes next. A gift to all who knew them.
Frank & Sonya Estis-Bohanan
July 16, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family blessing and peace.
Marrisha Green
July 15, 2022
I'm sending my deepest condolences and prayers to my family. I love you all!
Freddy Neikirk
July 15, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Lee and I will miss you Coach. You were a good buddy. We had lots of laughs together and I hope you will rest in peace up there and look down and give us that big smile. Johnny B and Ms. Ellen you are in my thoughts and prayers. Freddy
July 15, 2022
Ellen, we are sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to work with you & Jeff at BGHS. May God bless & comfort you & all your family.
Sandy & Tommy Walters
Gabrielle Mattingly Gray-Schneider
July 15, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Jeffrey’s death, and wish the family our very best. Our families have been joined since the beginning of all our lives, and I’m sure Jeffrey will be welcomed in heaven not only by our beloved Jackie and Willie, but also by our parents Ben and Nora, and our three brothers who have gone before. Much love now and always to the Perkins Family from the Mattingly Family.
B Brooks
July 15, 2022
Coach Perk helped mold and groom a lot of us. Sometimes with the tough love like a parent gives. Only and when you reached maturity then you understood. But to get to know him as adult and a friend was a blessing. Never did a time go by if I saw him he didn’t greet me with a firm handshake and a smile. Always asked about myself and my family. If you got to cut up with him you then you can still hear that distinctive snicker and chuckle. Great man. You will truly be missed Coach! Prayers to all his family and closest friends!
Gale Travis
July 15, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed meeting and working with my friend through KHSAA. He was a great guy who will be dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family
Richard Pushell & Family
July 15, 2022
Ellen, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Jeff's smiling face and wonderful personality. With deepest sympathy and love.
Betty Ping
July 15, 2022
It has truly been a pleasure to have known you. Prayers for your family. I will miss you.
Jerome McDaniel
July 15, 2022
Thinking of you at this time of your loss. My condolences to the family.
Bobbie Walden
July 15, 2022
Mr. Perkins, a very distinguished Educator and Scholar. Always treated me kindly. Condolences to Mrs. Perkins and all family. Godspeed . You are loved.
John Hines
July 15, 2022
Love you Coach Perk! He had a big impact on my life. Prayers to the family
Tamara Price Arment
July 15, 2022
It is never the right time to say goodbye to an old friend, your words seem to fade away, and all you can do is reach out your hand to those who are grieving. I wish I could do so much more. I wish I could make it right...
Jeff was one of the good guys. He could make you laugh until you cried and also knew when you just needed silence.
Ellen, you know where to find me. My heart goes out to all of you
May you find peace and comfort in your memories.
Teresa Owens
July 15, 2022
Sending Prayers to my family in Somerset, Love you all!
Jill Campbell
July 14, 2022
Prayers to the family. When I was always hanging out with Patty, Jeff and Ellen always made me feel like family. I feel blessed to have known Mr. Jeff Perkins!
Jan Cook
July 14, 2022
Coach has passed to the other side, as we all will do. He leaves behind a huge hole in our hearts that can never be filled. He and my late husband attended high school together, Mr Perkins coached our son in flootball, and both OUR CHILDREN benefited greatly in acadrmics because of Coach. Coach spoke at our sons Eagle Scout service. Coach was and will always be a magnificent example of consistency, and
caring. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
Rosemary Stamper
July 14, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kenneth Black
July 14, 2022
My condolences to the Perkins family. Jeff was a joy to be around whenever I was in his presence. RIP my friend.
Cindy Jenkins
July 14, 2022
Coach Perkins you will be missed. I want to express my sympathy to the family. May your comfort and memories of him will bring you comfort.
Ransom Roberts
July 14, 2022
Such a good friend aways I a smile on his face when we saw each other which was not offen enough. Ellen, Johnny and Dwight and the rest of family. So sorry for your loss.
Nicole Fallahzadeh
July 14, 2022
Coach Perk was a kind soul who truly cared about his students and the community. Somerset is indebted to his leadership. My thoughts are with his family
Phyllis Duncan
July 14, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Albert and Connie Green
July 14, 2022
Prayers and condolences!! RIH
Albert and Connie Green
July 14, 2022
Prayers and Condolences!!
Jana Brown
July 14, 2022
My condolences to the entire family. Jeff will be missed by all who knew him. May your precious memories give you strength during this time of grief.
Eddie Girdler
July 14, 2022
I greatly enjoyed knowing him. I think he was the winner each time I played him in sports. Wonderful career and family
Beverly Gover
July 14, 2022
Jeff Perkins was a wonderful person. Always had a smile on his face. Kind and considerate. He will be missed in this community! May God be with his family and make their hearts lighter knowing he is with God in the Heavens. Beverly Gover
Amanda Cunningham
July 14, 2022
To the Perkins family. You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, brother, uncle, cousin, father, educator, coach and friend. May Jesus give you comfort in your time of bereavement. Our prayers are with you all. The Cunningham's
Travis and Lindsay Shrum
July 14, 2022
Coach Perkins was an amazing man and Briar Jumper. He made a difference and impression on so many lives including ours. Thankful for him and he will be greatly missed. Prayers for the entire family.
Robin and Sherry Daughetee
July 14, 2022
A man that ,no matter the obstacles, set a good example and served his family and community well. God Bless
Mark Sloan
July 14, 2022
Coach was simply a wonderful loving man and taught all of us so much about how to be men as we grew up and were influenced by him. I consider myself lucky to have known him. Prayers for the entire family! An icon has been lost.
Suzi Ross
July 14, 2022
Ellen. I always loved talking to Jeff. We always thought of him as family. Russell McClure adored him. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sherry IngramIngram
July 14, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful individual. I will always remember you my classmate of 1969. Take your rest. To the family my sincere condolences. I pray for your strength, peace and comfort during this time of grief and the coming days.
Larry TillerTiller
July 14, 2022
My heart is sad to hear of coach P’s passing,He was one of my favorite teachers at Mecce middle school.Praying for his family
Michael Renfro
July 14, 2022
Coach, you was a influence on my life. Thank you always being there for me. Rest in peace
Brenda Pushell Blevins
July 14, 2022
OUR DEEPEST AND HEART FELT SYMPATHY TO ELLEN AND ALL THE PERKINS FAMILY.
SINCERELY, BRENDA & JOHNNY BLEVINS
Terri Coomer
July 14, 2022
Loved coach Perkins!! He was the best! Always good to my family! He will be missed!
Dr Robert Drake
July 14, 2022
A great man from a truely outstanding family. Thoughts anc
Wanda Stigall
July 14, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Perkins he was surely one of the nicest men I've ever known.
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