Jeffrey (Geoffrey) Lynn Perkins, age 71, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Jeffrey was born on March 2, 1951 in Somerset, KY to the late John B. and Jacqueline Jones Perkins.  He was an accomplished educator and coach.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah “Ellen” Stigall Perkins of Somerset; one son, Geoffrey Joseph Perkins of Lisbon, OH; one granddaughter, Makinsey Perkins of Somerset; four brothers, Johnny (Nellie) Perkins, Dwight Perkins, Ben Perkins and Virgil (Pam) Perkins all of Somerset; one sister, Peggy (Russell) Stigall of Somerset; his mother-in-law, Sarah Stigall of Somerset; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Patty Lynn Perkins-Stamper; and one sister, Marjorie “Kaye” Jamison.

Visitation will be on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

His funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Rev. James Bartleson and Pastor Kelly Roberts officiating.  Burial will be at Stanford-Pike Cemetery.  

The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to the Somerset Athletic Club, P.O. Box 1441, Somerset, KY 42502.

You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website:  www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Jeffrey Perkins.