Jay Walter Perkins Obituary
In loving memory of Jay Walter Perkins of Stearns, Kentucky, who departed this world on July 2, 2024 at the age of 79. Jay leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Jay leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Jay may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Whalen and Irene Ball (Perkins); his grandparents, Walter and Vicie Perkins (Strunk); and his brothers, Charles Whalen and Larry Whalen.
He is survived by: his wife Flora Perkins (Tapley) of Monticello; his children, Jamie Perkins of Central City, KY and Jana Rae Bridges (Justin) of Evansville, IN; and his sisters, Joan McCurry of Cincinnati and Gail Tierney of Cincinnati. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.