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G. W. passed away peacefully at Rosewood Retirement Community on the morning of December 7, 2004. G. W. was born in Ringling, Oklahoma to Charles and Lidy Perkins. After moving to Shafter in the early 1930s, they remained in Kern County. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Carrie Gallagher, brothers, Henry, Carl and Robert Perkins. He is survived by sisters, Jewel Sherman and Louise Dozhier of Shafter, California.
He also leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Mildred Perkins; son, Darrell Perkins and Lanette; daughter, Connie Jones and husband, Dale; son, Gerald (Douglas) Perkins and wife, Sandy. G. W. has five grandchildren, Julie Craffey, Deanna Kampminiert and husband, Larry, Daran Perkins and wife, Tammy, Dwayne Perkins, Sarah Perkins and fiance', Andrew; and two great grandchildren, Dustin Craffey and Jilliyn Perkins. Many family members and close friends also survive G. W. and will miss him dearly.
G. W. joined the Marines shortly after Pearl Harbor, to serve his country in the South Pacific. He returned to Shafter where he met and married Mildred Fisher on April 21, 1945. He worked at many jobs but finished his career as a carpenter with the local union 743. He worked in the agricultural community, was an accomplished carpenter, construction worker, and contributed to the California Aqueduct Project. He was a member of DAV, VFW, American Legion, NOTR and Marine Corps League. His contributions to these organizations include serving in leadership positions, some at the state level. One of his favorite pastimes was playing cards with friends and family. He was also a member of a local Jeep Club, "Rough Riders." He loved sand racing in his "Red Devil" Jeep and all off road adventures, especially at Pismo Dunes, with his family and the club.
A Military Graveside Service with Honors will take place on Friday, December 10th, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at Greenlawn Southwest Cemtery, 2739 Panama Lane, Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 9th from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary.
Special thanks to all of the attentive staff at Rosewood Retirement Community who cared for G. S.
Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary Funeral Directors
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