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Gordon Bell “Butch” Perkins

Auto Mechanic And Loved The Outdoors

  • Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Gordon Bell “Butch” Perkins
Gordon Bell “Butch” Perkins

Gordon Bell “Butch” Perkins, 65, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chattanooga.

Butch was born in Chattanooga, June 29, 1959, to Gordon Burnette and Mary Katherine Perkins.

He was born and raised in Chattanooga and had a love for the outdoors. Butch was an auto mechanic and enjoyed working on Chevrolet cars. His outgoing personality and smile will be missed by those who knew him.

Butch is survived by his father, Gordon Burnette Perkins; two sisters, Gayla Moon and Carol Crawford and many nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

You may share condolences with the family at www.heritagechattanooga.com

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.

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