Ira Samuel Perkins

Ira Samuel Perkins, 83, passed away December 7, 2013, at a local healthcare facility. Mr. Perkins served in the US Army Infantry in the Korean Conflict and was a Southern Baptist pastor and missionary for over fifty years. His survivors include his wife of 60 years, Betteye J. Perkins; son, Roger D. (Pam) Perkins; grandchildren, David (Christy) Perkins, Sunny (Kenneth) Harrison; great grandsons, Austin, Noah, Micah and Luke; other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends December 10, 2013 at Lockler Memorial Baptist Church from 10am until the 11am funeral service with Rev. Roger D. Perkins officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Community Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home – Citronelle.