Marion Allen Perkins

Marion Perkins

Marion was born in Wichita, Kansas, on August 12, 1942, and died December 17, 2014.

He graduated from Canoga Park High School in 1960 and received a B.A. from CSUN in 1966.

Marion served as an administration officer in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1970 and later joined the California Air National Guard.

He retired after a 40 year career in the Surplus Lines Insurance industry. He earned his CPCU designation, as well as serving on the Executive Committee of the California Surplus Lines Association, including a term as Chairman.

Marion had a lifelong love of music. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. In his later years, he enjoyed being on the golf course, especially with his grandson, Nathan.

He is survived by his wife Linda, their children Craig Perkins (wife Antherine) and Kristi Hanretta (husband Mark), and grandchildren: Nathan, Holden, Kevin and Scarlett of Simi Valley. Marion is also survived by his brother David Perkins (wife Enoe) of New Mexico.

Services will be held at 11 am on December 30 at Rose Family Funeral Home in Simi Valley, CA followed by a reception immediately after.

Donations in Marion's honor can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/marion_perkins