gary alan perkins

​Gary Alan Perkins, 70, of Columbus, passed away December 7, 2024.  He was born October 5, 1954, in Columbus to the late Robert and Pauline Driver Perkins.  He is survived by his sons, Michael Perkins, of Columbus, Matthew Perkins, of Columbus, and Andrew (Sheena) Perkins, of Columbus; daughter, Juli (Troy) Hardin, of Texas; brothers, Donald Perkins, of Columbus, Steve (Peg) Perkins, of Columbus, and Lloyd Perkins, of Columbus, sisters, Teresa (Terry) Henderson, of Columbus, and Anita Zapfe; grandchildren, Gavin, Brayson, Aubrey, Taylar, Dayton, Justin, Shelbi, Brayden, Darren, and Devon; and ten great grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by a great grandchild.  A celebration of life service will be 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Come as You Are Ministries fellowship hall, 220 McShane Street, Columbus.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.