Preston Perkins

Preston Parker Perkins, Jr., 90, of Staunton, VA, passed away July 29, 2014. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Cedar Grove Cemetery near Climax, GA. The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . The family requests memorial gifts may be made to The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church USA Assistance Program, Income/Housing Supplements, 2000 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3298. Parker was born November 3, 1923 in Climax, GA, the son of Preston Parker Perkins and Ruby Swicord Perkins. He served as a Presbyterian Minister for over 30 years. He was a Ruritan and a chapter founder while living in Williamsville, VA. He served as an airplane mechanic in World War II, and was an avid supporter of Veterans Affairs. Parker will be remembered for his enjoyment of "tinkering". He was gifted in multiple areas of building and repairs and was an avid gun enthusiast. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Larry Allanson of Staunton, VA, Sarah and Jesse Horner of Williamsburg, VA, and Susan and Robert Vincent of Staunton; VA; six grandchildren, Katherine Horner, Matthew Horner and wife, Caitlin, Ben McDevitt and wife, Erin, Joshua McDevitt, Morgan Jarvis and husband, Mark, and Dylan Allanson; and a great grandson, Noah Parker Horner.