Ricky Lynn Perkins of LaFollette

Ricky Lynn Perkins of LaFollette TN was called home at the age

of 66 on August 23, 2026. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents Monnie and Roy Perkins, youngest brother John Paul Perkins, sister Ellen Wright,

Eldest son, Robert Scott Wilson, and nephew Bently Perkins. Ricky was an avid American muscle car enthusiast and history lover. He devoted years of his life to heavy machine operating while he worked in construction, he loved sharing stories with everyone and exploring the outdoors during his free time.

He is survived in death by his loving wife Sibyl Perkins,

Devoted son: John Perkins

Son: Dustin Perkins,

Brothers: Eddie (Darlene) Perkins, Stanley (Barbara) Perkins, Mark (Heidi)

Perkins

Sister: Missy (Donnie) Branam,

Brother-in-law: Tommy Wright

Daughter-in-law: Jamie Ely

Grandchildren: Koren Fogelsanger, Jaymz Jones, Hunter and Amelia Marshall, Hannah Wilson, and Matthiew Duerr

Great Grandchildren: Benaiah Duerr and Avory Jones

as well as a host of family and friends.

Family will receive friends from 4-6 PM Friday August 28, 2026, at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with service to follow at 6 PM in Cross-Smith Chapel with Rev. Allen Shepherd officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday August 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Campbell Memorial Gardens for a 10 AM interment.

Arrangements made by Cross-Smith Funeral Home.

Condolences may be given online to the family at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com .