Thomas Perkins

February 14, 1941 — December 26, 2024

Mesquite — Thomas Frank Perkins from Ogden, UT passed away at his home in Mesquite, NV on December 26th, 2024. Born in Kaysville on February 14th, 1941 to Claud and Nettie (Cooley) Perkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Jack, Courtney, Bob, and his sister Dianne. Tom was a successful general contractor in Utah for more than 40 years before retiring to Mesquite with his wife of 29 years, Deanna Perkins. Tom will fondly be remembered for his laughter, sharing stories, life lessons, and for instilling his love for family and hard work ethic for generations to come. Tom’s legacy lives on through his children, Debby White, Craig & Denise Perkins, Tammi Jackman, Annette & Chuck Spencer, Ken & Tammy Perkins, and Brandon & Lisa Perkins, from a previous marriage to Trudy (Schofield). And his stepdaughter Brandi Morgan. Tom has 22 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held in Tom’s honor on his birthday, February 14th, 2025 at a local Ogden landmark, Brewskis, on Historic 25th street from 11am – 2pm. Please send comments to rhinoraider@hotmail.com.