John “Jack” R. Perkins, 84, of Ashland, NE, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln, NE.  He was born October 10, 1932 in Hoyt, KS to David and Nila (DeBusk) Perkins.  In 1951, Jack graduated from Holton High School in Holton, KS.  On June 2, 1951, he was married to Velma Anderson in Holton, KS.  Jack served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1957.  Jack and Velma moved to Ashland, NE in 1967 and lived there until retirement.  Following retirement they moved to Missouri and lived there for 18 years before returning to Ashland.  Jack worked for Western Electric for 28 years until his retirement.

Jack was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He was a lifetime member of VFW #9776.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, he loved playing and calling Bingo and he always enjoyed trips to the casino.  Jack had a very out-going personality and he enjoyed being around people, especially spending time with his family.

He is survived by children, Debra (Larry) Strode of Papillion, Richard (Janet) Perkins of Ashland and Brenda (Steve) Minnick of Ashland; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Norma; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by wife Velma Perkins; parents, David and Nila Perkins; brothers, Elmer, Noble and William; sisters, Virginia, Goldie, Mary, Doris and Dixie.