Carl Clifford Perkins, Jr., 89, of Prairie Village, Kansas, died at home on September 28, 2010. Funeral services will be 2:00p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS with a visitation preceding the service from 1:00-2:00p.m. Burial will follow at 3:30p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Village Presbyterian Church or Ozanam Foundation. Carl was born on November 20, 1921 to Carl C. Perkins, Sr. and Lillian Wilson Perkins in Lawrence, Kansas. Following graduation from Liberty High School in Lawrence, Carl attended the University of Kansas, where he studied mechanical engineering and was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity, ultimately earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Engineering in 1943. Upon graduation, Carl volunteered to join the Army Air Corps, where he trained as a pilot and served until he was honorably discharged in 1946. Following military service, Carl worked as a research mechanical engineer in the Kansas City area, including time spent at TWA, Midwest Research Institute, Butler Manufacturing, and at AT&T, from which he retired in 1987. Carl was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois, sister Laura Aleta, and son Carl, III. Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Bobbie; his children Brian, Janet, and Bruce Perkins, all of Lawrence, KS; stepdaughter Lisa Nason and her husband Todd of Prairie Village, KS; stepdaughter Janell Jones of Prairie Village, KS; grandchildren Nicole Jacobsen of Wichita, KS; Casey Perkins of Choteau, Montana, Amanda Perkins of Kansas City, MO, Carl Perkins IV of Parkville, MO, Sylvy Kehrlis of Rogers, Arkansas, Abbey Perkins of Overland Park, KS, Natalie Perkins of Lawrence, KS, and Whitney Perkins of Quantico Marine Corps base, VA; stepgrandchildren Anna Jones, and Zach and Zoe Nason, all of Prairie Village, KS; and five great-grandchildren. While in the service, Carl developed a lifelong enthusiasm for aviation, and following his discharge he became a master builder and flyer of model airplanes. He won a number of awards in national and international competition and also enjoyed inventing new parts for his airplanes. Carl was a member of the Heart of America Free Flight Association, through which he volunteered at the Ozanam Foundation. Carl’s other hobbies included raising German shepherds and solving all manner of puzzles. Share a memory, sign an online guestbook, or express your condolences at www.overlandparkchapel.com
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Service Information
Visitation
October 02, 2010
12:30 PM
to 1:30 PM
D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel
8201 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS
Funeral Service
October 02, 2010
1:30 PM
D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel
8201 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS
Interment
October 02, 2010
3:30 PM
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lawrence, KS
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One of my favorite memories of visiting with Uncle Carl is him patiently showing my little brother how to work one of his complex puzzles. I also remember the really cool paper weights he collected. I loved to pick out new ones for him as gifts.
Posted by: Kate - Richmond, VA - neice Oct 03, 2010I miss my Grandpa very much, it will not be the same without him. I believe he is now soaring high above us in Heaven watching over us.
Posted by: Nicole Jacobsen - Goddard, KS - Granddaughter Oct 01, 2010The Mechanical Engineering Department at KU wants to express sincere condolences to the family of Carl Perkins at this time. We also celebrate his outstanding life and accomplishments.
Posted by: The University of Kansas Mechanical Engineering Department - Lawrence, KS Sep 30, 2010I'm glad I got to share flying time with you, Carl. I learned a lot from you and will always remember you for your beautiful models and sportsmanship. You will be missed.
Posted by: Mike Basta - Lenexa, KS - friend Sep 30, 2010Thank you for letting me share a small part of your life, Carl.
I shall miss you, Jack.
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In 2001 Grandpa was turning 80, I remember because that is the year my first son, who is also named Carl was born. We decided to take Grandpa Carl out for his 80th birthday and of all the places to go he chose Harleywoods a biker bar. Not exactly what you would expect from someone turning 80 but something you definetly wouldn't forget.
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Posted by Karen Tapp Cox - family friend on
October 01, 2010
Tornado sirens in the "old neighborhood" of the 1960's threw our parents into round-up mode. They promptly ushered us to the southwest corner of our basements. Janet went home, but not to the basement. As the sky turned yellow, Mr. Perkins, (as we knew him), found much to observe and explain to his kids. If I remember correctly, the boys joined Carl on the roof. I don't think Janet climbed the roof. I always envisioned Mr.Perkins as a science professor working in a spotlessly-clean, stainless steel laboratory on secret experiments. I figured he must be really brainy.
Karen
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