Mr. Charles "Charlie" Owen Perkins

Funeral Service for Mr. Charles Owen Perkins, 76, of Overton, Texas, will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at First Methodist Church in Overton, Texas beginning at 2pm, with Reverend Fred Parsons officiating. Following the funeral, a graveside service will be held at Overton City Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 5-7pm. Heaven opened its gates when Mr. Charles Owen Perkins passed away on Saturday March 2, 2024, in Kilgore, Texas. He was born on August 23, 1947, in DeQuincy, Louisiana, to Reverend Charles Perkins and Mrs. Lucille Hudson Perkins. After high school, Charlie enlisted in the United States Navy, honorably serving his country in the Vietnam War. He was truly proud to be a United States Veteran. Following his military service, he began a successful career as a crane operator working on various shut downs across the United States. He later retired and called the community of Overton, Texas, home. As a pastor’s son, Charlie developed a strong faith in God. As a member of First Methodist Church Overton, he was willing to serve in any capacity needed. He enjoyed operating the sound system for Sunday morning worship services, changing the church sign’s weekly inspirational messages, and volunteering at the Overton-New London Food Pantry. He was also a member of the Canton Masonic Lodge #98. Charlie was an avid sports enthusiast, and he was a loyal LSU fan. He loved attending LSU football, basketball, and baseball games, and when he could not attend events in person, Charlie cheered for the Tigers from home. In addition to sports, Charlie loved going to the beach, taking road trips, relaxing in the pool, eating crawfish, and talking to people. His friends, who will miss him dearly, would say that he was a kind and generous man. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Rosemary Hunt. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Nelwin, son, Scott Perkins and his wife Shayla of Pearland, Texas; daughter Brandi Bilbo and her husband John of Palisade, Colorado; sister Frances Sanchez and her husband James of Orange, Texas; two grandchildren, Ashton and Cohan Perkins; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends. Pallbearers for Charlie include Ashton Perkins, Kin Bryan, Kyle Bryan, Klayton Bryan, Skip Netherland and Milton Moore. Jay Riley and Dale McNeel will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Owen Perkins

August 23, 1947 - March 2, 2024