Kevin F. Perkins
Obituary's Biography:
Kevin F. Perkins, 44, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away November 22, 2021. He was born March 29, 1977 in Evanston, IL to John Perkins and Gail Chapman. Kevin was the third of four children. He was a charismatic young man with the heart of a lion. Kevin’s passion for the outdoors and fishing started at a young age with his Grandpa Art and continued through adulthood. He was the type of person who could make others laugh not by the jokes he told, but by laughing at himself before he finished them. He was incredibly resourceful and very handy. Despite his demons he struggled with he always believed in himself and those around him. Kevin is survived by his mother, Gail Chapman, his father John Perkins, his step-mother Linda Perkins, his daughters Kaylee and Ember Perkins, his siblings Kelly (John) Pehler and Jon (Nancy) Perkins, his grandmother Jan Perkins, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Chapman and his grandparents Arthur and Marilyn Wisniewski and James Perkins. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Kevin’s honor to www.drugfree.org. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. For information, call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
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Kevin, I could sit and write for the rest of my life about what you meant to me. You were my best friend and so much more than that. I will be forever grateful for the 20 years of friendship we had . My life changed the day I met you. You were the most beautiful person I knew. Thank you for being here for me and loving me the best way you knew how. I know that you had so many struggles but I have so many great memories with you. I can’t say goodbye to you so I will just say that I will see you later. Meet me at the gates….we will have so much to say to each other then. I will always love you Fluff. Thank you for all of the beautiful moments we shared . I carry them and your spirit in my heart. You meant everything to me.
It is sad that Kevin’s life ended so soon. He left an amazing legacy in two beautiful and strong young women.
Gail, Jonathan and Kelly, Words cannot express how devastated I am for all of you. Words also cannot express how much I loved Kevin. Keep the good memories close to you. He and Boonie will be watching over you always. Gail, you are my second mom. I love you and I will always be here for you.
Kev, This is not goodbye. I love you and will miss you every second of every day for the rest of my life . Thank you for being my best friend. You were one of the brightest lights in my life. Meet me at the gates….we will have so much t to say to each other then. Some of the best memories of my life were with you. Thank you for being you. We faced many long and hard roads at times but the joy you brought me I will cherish forever. I will carry you in my hear always.