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John Gordon Perkins

Birth	:	21 Aug 1935 Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Mar 2013 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Benson Cemetery, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2522011, -92.9807968
Description	:	son of Jesse and Emma (Dedrick) Perkins U.S. Air Force veteran John G. Perkins, 77, of Whitten, Iowa, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora, Iowa with Pastor Cynthia Moore of the Bethel Grove Church of Liscomb officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm on Monday at Benson Cemetery in Whitten. Visitation is from 4 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, March 24 at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. John was born August 21, 1935 in... Read More	son of Jesse and Emma (Dedrick) Perkins U.S. Air Force veteran John G. Perkins, 77, of Whitten, Iowa, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Eldora United Methodist Church in Eldora, Iowa with Pastor Cynthia Moore of the Bethel Grove Church of Liscomb officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm on Monday at Benson Cemetery in Whitten. Visitation is from 4 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, March 24 at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. John was born August 21, 1935 in Eldora, Iowa, son of Jesse and Emma (Dedrick) Perkins. He was raised and educated in Eldora and later received an Associate's degree in business from Solano Community College of Vacaville, California. On June 8, 1958, John was united in marriage to Mary L. Engelking in Hubbard, Iowa. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force retiring after 20 years of service with the rank of Master Sergeant. He later served as the Commander of American Legion Post 255 in Union. John owned and operated Eldora Bowl for 15 years where he bowled a perfect 300 game and coached countless bowlers. He was instrumental in founding the Eldora Bowling Hall of Fame and was inducted as a member. John was also a member of Bethel Grove Church, and he drove school bus for BCLUW. John was an active volunteer in many organizations, but he was proudest of his work speaking with DARE students. John enjoyed golfing and was a member of the South Hardin Recreation Area men's league. He also enjoyed fishing, photography, and decorating cakes for his family. Left to cherish his memory is John's wife of 54 years, Mary; children Terry (Joel) Weatherspoon of State Center, Mike (Barb) Perkins of Iowa Falls, and Tammy (Jim) Callaway of Conrad; brother, Wade (Ione) Perkins of Rawlins, Wyoming; and by 6 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Perkins. Creps-Abels Funeral Homes, Eldora, Iowa.

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Where is John Gordon Perkins's memorial?
John Gordon Perkins's memorial is located at: Benson Cemetery, Grundy County, USA.
When did John Gordon Perkins death?
John Gordon Perkins death on 21 Mar 2013 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Gordon Perkins's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2522011
Longitude: -92.9807968

Family Members:

Parent

Jesse C Perkins

(1882 - 1975)

Emma Catherine Virginia Dedrick Perkins

(1902 - 1977)

Spouse

Mary Louise Engelking Perkins

(1936 - 2017)

Siblings

Children

Michael Anthony “Mike” Perkins

(1961 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Benson Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2522011, -92.9807968

2. Hauser Cemetery
Whitten, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2528000, -93.0302963

3. Whitney Cemetery
Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2347000, -93.0258000

4. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

5. Union Cemetery
Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2303009, -93.0639038

6. Liscomb Cemetery
Liscomb, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1875000, -93.0151000

7. Bentley Cemetery
Liscomb, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2089000, -93.0597500

8. Melrose Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

9. Conrad Cemetery
Conrad, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2235298, -92.8834534

10. Sheppard Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.0843964

11. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

12. Alice Union Cemetery
Conrad, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3114014, -92.8827972

13. Miller Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2064018, -93.1014023

14. Bethel Grove Cemetery
Albion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1505000, -93.0317500

15. Bangor Friends Cemetery
Bangor, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1702995, -93.0836029

16. Sheller Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678017, -92.9439011

17. Chester Friends Church Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2374992, -93.1419983

18. Prairieville Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1371994, -92.9233017

19. Buckner Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

20. Oakland Cemetery
Beaman, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2214012, -92.8153000

21. Gaer Ballard Cemetery
Albion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1290000, -93.0187000

22. East Lawn Memorial Garden
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

23. Vienna Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1949997, -92.8246994

24. Hadley Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.1544037