Jimmie Perkins, 72, of Bethany, OK, went home to his Lord and Savior, with his family by his side, Dec. 8, 2010. He was born Nov. 4, 1938 in Wanette, OK to Otha and Nellie Perkins. He worked as a well-known auto body mechanic. He loved gardening and work. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jeanette Culp, and wife, Carlene. He is survived by a brother, Cookie Perkins of Harrah; 3 children, Rick Foster and wife Jill of OKC, Carla Pace of OKC, and Terry Perkins of the home; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Private services.