David Perkins, 54, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Northwest Health – La Porte.
He was born Aug. 23, 1966, in Toledo, Oh., the son of Jim and Olivia Cook.
David was an outdoorsman. He loved fishing and hunting. He enjoyed working with wood and was a pretty good woodworker at that. He loved watching the WWE on TV, with his favorite wrestler being “The Undertaker.” But David’s true passion in life was his family. He would spend time with them, taking them fishing.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Minnie Perkins of La Porte; fiancé, Sarah Feare; three sons, David Eugene Perkins, Jr., William Perkins and John Perkins; daughter, Mary Ann Perkins; three sisters, Vicki, Rose and Kathy; adopted brother, Jamie Cook; and adopted sister, Camey.
The family has chosen cremation with a memorial service at a later dat Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, La Porte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial donations may be to the family in David’s name c/o Haverstock Funeral Home.
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