Larry Perkins

Larry Perkins, 60, of Dawsonville passed away Friday December 14, 2012 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Born February 27, 1952 to the late Raymond and Dora Berma Perkins, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. Mr. Perkins was formerly employed as a machinist for Potter and Rayfield for 14 years and was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Perkins, and sisters in law, Francis Long Perkins and Ann Green Perkins.

Surviving are his sister and brother in law, Cynthia and Scott Tatum, Dawsonville; brothers and sisters in law, Bobby and Shirel Perkins, Dawsonville, Rodney Perkins, Daytona Beach, FL, Danny Perkins, Dawsonville, David and Sandra Perkins, Dawsonville, Susan Perkins, Monticello, MN; and number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Monday December 17, 2012 at 2 o'clock at Sweetwater Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Stradley, Rev. Mark Flowers, and Rev. Darrin Sams will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 8 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to help offset final expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.