Carey Jones Perkins, 82, of Leonardtown, MD died Friday, January 9, 2009 at St. Mary's Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda P. Chakales of Leonardtown, MD and a son, John C. Perkins of Bowie, MD; five grandchildren, Cheryl McGowan (Tom) of Alpharetta, GA, Brian H. Perkins (Lori) Davidsonville, MD, Christopher J. Perkins (Autumn) Edgewater, MD, Meredith C. Taggart (Joseph) of New Castle, DE and Stefanie C. Goings (Todd) Lexington Park, MD. He also survived by ten-great grandchildren.

Mr. Perkins was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Helen Dunn Perkins in 2006, his siblings, Ernest W. Perkins, James N. Perkins, Frank O. Perkins, Mary J. Moss and son-in-law, Dwight E. Chakales and his daughter-in-law, Corinne Gerwig Perkins.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. followed by Masonic Memorial Service by the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223, Hollywood, MD. Interment will follow in St. George Episcopal Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD or Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.