John Raymond Perkins III, 53, of rural Ossian, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Fort Wayne on March 3, 1973, to John Raymond Perkins Jr. and Sally (Grogg) Perkins. He was a proud 1991 graduate of Norwell High School and spent nearly 30 years working as a bricklayer. He took great pride in his work and was known for his dedication and strong…
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