Gordon L. “Bud” Perkins, 82, of Cleghorn passed away on June 26, 2026, at his home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 30, at Cleghorn Presbyterian Church. Private family burial was held in Oak Hill Cemetery at Cherokee. Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee and Marcus assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com.
Bud was born on Nov. 20, 1943, to Curtis and Catherine (Austin) Perkins in Laconia, N.H. Being a “Navy Brat,” Bud attended schools in New Hampshire, North Carolina, California and Hawaii and graduated in 1962. Upon graduating from high school, Bud enlisted in the United States Navy, serving 49 months active duty in the Washington, D.C. area. He then worked civil service for two years in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. While at the Bureau, he met Marlene Hazen. They were united in marriage on Feb. 20, 1966, at Cleghorn Presbyterian Church in Cleghorn. To this union three daughters were born: Denise, Dawn and Celeste.
Bud and Marlene moved to Cleghorn in September 1968, where he began his career at Wilson Foods. He retired as a supervisor after 38 years of service on Jan. 10, 2006. Bud enjoyed fishing, reading and coin collecting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Catherine Perkins; and his younger brother, Mark Hill.
He is survived by his wife Marlene; daughters: Denise (Craig) Rupp, Dawn (Michael) Hoag and Celeste Mohr; grandchildren: Logan Rupp, Taylor Rupp, Zachary Perkins, Shelby (Manny) Montes, Olivia Mohr and Charlotte Hoag.
