Tony Perkins

Tony Odell Perkins died November 12, 2021 in Moore at the age of 69 years 7 months 22 days.  Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Wadley’s Funeral Chapel.  Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery in Lindsay, Oklahoma, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.

Odell was born March 21, 1952 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Antonio and Nola Elthel (Nunn) Perkins.  He was raised and completed elementary school in Bradley, Oklahoma, graduating in 1972 from Alex High School.  Odell worked in the oil field as a roughneck for many years until becoming disabled in 1987.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, playing dominos and cards, as well as going the casino occasionally.

Odell is preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Ethel Perkins; his brothers, Jessie Perkins and Gerald Perkins; and his sister, Dora (Perkins) Shea; and his first wife, Susan Diane Riddle.

Survivors include his son, Tony Perkins and wife, LeAnn; his grandchildren, Jacob Perkins and Chloe Perkins; his sister, Gail Bryant and husband, Vaughn; his brother-in-law, Dan Shea; his second wife, Vicki McWhirter; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.