Warren Harding "Buck" Perkins

Warren Harding “Buck” Perkins, 102, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center Hospice Care. He was born in Knifley, KY on May 2, 1921, to the late Harry and Martha Gumm Perkins. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Dulworth Perkins.

He was of the Christian faith and attended the Mt. Carmel Church. He was a former part Owner and Manager of Holmes Bend Marina and a very active member of the community serving on various committees and organizations. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include two children Tim Perkins (Carla) of Columbia, KY and Lana Perkins Mata of Jamestown, TN; two grandsons Byron Irvin of Russell Springs, KY and Jordan Perkins of Columbia, KY; two great grandsons Byron and Jacob and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by two sisters Anna Holt and her husband Marvin, and Pat Nance.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post 6097.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund and can be left at the funeral home.

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