Charles B. Perkins

Charles B. Perkins, age 84, of Citrus Heights, California, formerly of Tabor, Iowa passed away at his home in California on May 22, 2009.

Charles Benjamin Perkins, Lt. Col. USAF Ret. "Chuck", beloved husband, father, and "Papa" passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, May 22, 2009. Originally of Tabor, Iowa, he was born on June 10, 1924 to Lucius and Bess Perkins. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and served in World War II as a bomber pilot. Upon his return, he married Margaret "Peg" Reazer of Glenwood, Iowa. He was recalled by the United States Air Force during the Korean war and continued to serve his country for the next 23 years.

In 1965, he moved with his family to Fair Oaks, California and, after retiring from service, began a 20 year career with the Northern California Collection Agency and was president of the Board of Trade. In his free time he enjoyed membership in several Masonic organizations, square dancing, playing bridge and golfing. He was a 43-year member of Christ Community Church in Carmichael, California where he served as a deacon and treasurer and participated for many years in a Bible study small group.

Chuck was a loving, giving, devoted relative and friend. He is survived by his wife Margaret "Peg", daughter Cheri, son David, daughter-in-law Sherry, sister Barbara Suter, brother-in-law Robert Suter, niece Marta Langmeyer and her family, niece Tami Arkin and her family, nephew Randy Longinacker and his wife, nephew Mike Perkins, granddaughter Stephanie Gage, grandson-in-law Mike Gage, grandson Todd Smith, and great-granddaughter Ainsley Gage.

In lieu of floral remembrances, the family requests donations be made to the Shriners' Children's Hospital.

Interment in Glenwood Cemetery.