Perkins (Howard County, AR)

Notable Births & Deaths for Perkins ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Perkins. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Jimmy Wakely (Singer)
- Full name: James Clarence Wakely
- He was born in Mineola (AR) on February 16, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Mission Hills (CA) on September 23, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Mineola is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Perkins. Both communities are located in Howard County.
- Mission Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Wakely<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Perkins to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.