Obituary for Geoffrey W. "Jeff" Perkins
Geoffrey “Jeff” William Perkins
On Thursday, January 7, 2021, Geoffrey William Perkins, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 61 in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Jeff was born on January 27, 1959 in Youngstown, Ohio to George and Carol Perkins, and later raised in Burlington New Jersey by George and Agnes (Smith, nee Krall). On July 25, 1981, he married the love of his life, Faith Ann Sterling.
Jeff was an avid family man, fisherman, and Philadelphia Eagles fan. He was also a professional “Back in my day...” or “I remember when...” story teller. His biggest passion was helping raise his grandchildren and watching them grow up.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father George. He is survived by his wife Faith, his three children, Meghen, Jacob, and Eli, his stepmother, Agnes, his brothers Robert and Mark, his four grandchildren, Cameron, London, Jacob, and Kaleb, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
“‘Cause I’m as free as a bird now, And this bird you cannot change”
A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Lee Funeral Home, 317 High St., Mount Holly, NJ, 08060 from 01:00PM - 03:00PM
. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Food Bank of South Jersey. donate.foodbanksj.org
Arrangements were made with Ed Kaelin III at the LEE FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Holly
On Thursday, January 7, 2021, Geoffrey William Perkins, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 61 in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Jeff was born on January 27, 1959 in Youngstown, Ohio to George and Carol Perkins, and later raised in Burlington New Jersey by George and Agnes (Smith, nee Krall). On July 25, 1981, he married the love of his life, Faith Ann Sterling.
Jeff was an avid family man, fisherman, and Philadelphia Eagles fan. He was also a professional “Back in my day...” or “I remember when...” story teller. His biggest passion was helping raise his grandchildren and watching them grow up.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father George. He is survived by his wife Faith, his three children, Meghen, Jacob, and Eli, his stepmother, Agnes, his brothers Robert and Mark, his four grandchildren, Cameron, London, Jacob, and Kaleb, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
“‘Cause I’m as free as a bird now, And this bird you cannot change”
A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Lee Funeral Home, 317 High St., Mount Holly, NJ, 08060 from 01:00PM - 03:00PM
. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Food Bank of South Jersey. donate.foodbanksj.org
Arrangements were made with Ed Kaelin III at the LEE FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Holly