Harold L. Perkins, age 89, of Benkelman, NE passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.
Harold was born May 30, 1931 in Denver, CO to parents James and Lola (Sharpe) Perkins. He was one of ten siblings who grew up in Colorado, attending school and graduating from Bennett High School in Bennett, CO.
In 1952, Harold married Donna Lee (Mickelson) Perkins in Parker, CO. The couple was blessed with three children. Over the years, Harold worked as a mechanic and a truckdriver, and in his spare time he enjoyed woodworking. Harold moved to the Max, NE area in 1999 where he was a member of the Methodist Church.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 10 years & 14 days, Donna Perkins; his parents; three brothers; two sisters; and a grandson, Jason.
Those left to celebrate his life include sons, Wayne Perkins of Max, NE and Kenny Perkins of Stratton, NE; daughter, Deb (Barry) Fendell of Aurora, CO; brothers, Glen Perkins of Greeley, CO and James Perkins of Cope, CO; sisters, Anna Bothwell of Greeley, CO and Lola Boor of Wisconsin; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and a host of extended family members.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Max Community Center in Max, NE.
Memorials are suggested to the Max Community Center, c/o Sheila Rhodes, 71206 Ave 345, Max, NE 69037.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.