Billy Joe Perkins

Billy Joe Perkins, 69, of Saugatuck Michigan, passed away on August 4, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1954 in Sikeston Missouri to Laverne and Grays Perkins.

Billy graduated from Saugatuck High School in 1973. He spent the majority of his working years at Hart & Cooley where he touched the lives of many through supervising the maintenance programs, while there he obtained multiple certificates and credentials in the maintenance field through the local community college.

With his love for family, friends, and billiards, Billy touched the lives of many and left behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and loyalty that will be remembered for years to come. He loved nature, hunting and most of all passing along his knowledge and strategies around the game of billiards. He always looked forward to starting his day with breakfast at Vicki’s with the coffee clutch then playing pool in his man cave or at The Cove. Billy was the first one to volunteer help, weather that was helping physically when he was able or helping by sharing his knowledge of so many subjects (he knew about almost anything mechanical in nature).

Billy is survived by his wife Colleen, daughter Lacie, grandchildren Mary-Joe and Brittney, great grandchildren Audrina and Chloe, son William Joseph, step brother Roger Hopkins, niece Melissa and nephew John Thomas. He was preceded in death by this mother Laverne, father Grays, sister Peggy and step parents that he was blessed with, Ed Scherpinsky and Roger (Diane) Hopkins.

Join us in celebrating Billy's life on Sunday August 18th at The Cove (41 Blue Star Hwy Douglas MI 49406) from 1pm - 3pm, and stay for an optional billiards tournament immediately following.

Additionally, a memorial billiards tournament will be held in his honor on Saturday September 14th at Ride The 9 Billiards (91 Douglas Ave Holland MI 49424) in Holland. More details to follow.