George Hill Perkins

George Hill Perkins, 82, of Fishers died at noon on Wednesday, August 11, while enjoying his back porch. He was born on January 12, 1928, in Springfield, KY, the son of Richard C. and Ruby (Yankey) Perkins.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marjorie Rita (Hamilton) Perkins; and four children and their spouses, Tom and Susan Perkins of Brentwood, TN, Jay and Sandy Kraus of Fishers, Rick and Elizabeth Perkins of Charleston, SC, and Joe and Lois Graves of Fishers. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Kim and Greg Graddy, Phillip Perkins, Todd Perkins, Rob and Missy Halcomb, Lauren Perkins, Lesley and Jeremy Landis, Lindsey and Mitch Salley, Sterling Perkins, Jayson Partl, Jackson Perkins, and Mackenzie Perkins; two great-grandchildren, Abbey Perkins and Ava Graddy; and two sisters, Susie Schafer of Springfield, KY, and Nancy Marion of Nashville, TN.
George and Rita moved to Indianapolis in 1951 with their son, Tom. Within a few years he took a job at Allison Transmission where he worked for the next 10 years. George then became a master tool and die-maker at AT&T (Western Electric) and worked there for 25 years until his retirement. For the past 60 years George was renowned as one of the finest gunsmiths in the country, and he continued working at his craft until the day of his death. George was also known for his sweet pickles, and anyone who knew him was bound to have been given a jar of his infamous gherkins. George was an avid gardener and especially loved his summer tomato plants. He took great pride in the care of his yard and summer flowers although he disliked having to water them. He loved big-band and classical music, traveling with his family, shopping for his wife, and trying new restaurants. George was very much a family man from the love he had for his wife to his commitment and support of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Highly personable and well-liked by many, George was a wonderful story-teller and patient listener who has left behind many friends.
Viewing will be 5:00-7:00PM on Sunday, August 15, at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00AM on Monday, August 16, at Holy Spirit Parish at Geist Catholic Church, 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers, Indiana.