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1943 Joseph 2023

Joseph Lucious "J.L." Perkinson Jr.

March 15, 1943 — December 16, 2023

Joseph Lucious “J.L.” Perkinson Jr., age 80 of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home. He was born in Hamilton County on March 15, 1943, the son of the late Joseph Lucious “Luke” Perkinson, Sr. and Kathleen (McGann) Perkinson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Perkinson.

J.L. was a graduate of Rhea Central High School, lived in Dayton and Chattanooga all his life, and was a retired welder at Combustion Engineering in Chattanooga. He was of the Baptist faith.

J.L. is survived by his sister, Joanna Byrd of Dayton; his niece, Dewanna Laning of Marysville, PA; and his great niece and nephews, Seth Laning, Emma Kay Laning, and Luke Laning, all of Marysville, PA.

A graveside funeral service for J.L. will be held at Rhea Memory Gardens on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 12:00 noon with Dr. Roger Rothwell officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his son.

Please share your memories and photos of J.L. on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, Tennessee.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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