Kenneth R. Perkins 56, of Sebring died at his home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, Nov.9, 2008. He was born in Alliance on April 10, 1952, the son of Calvin D. Perkins and the late Josephine (Carrozzi) Perkins. Ken was employed as a machinist at San Cap in Alliance for 17 years. He loved horses, motorcycles and playing the drums . Mr. Perkins is survived by his wife Sue K (Howe) Perkins, whom he married on March 22, 1975; a daughter Kimberly Frederick and a son Steven (Annette) Perkins both of Sebring; a brother Tom Young of Alliance; his father Calvin D. Perkins of Sebring and nine grandchildren. He was preceded by his mother in 1982 and his son Joseph who died on Nov. 5, 2005. Services will be held at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home, Thursday, Nov.13, 2008 at 1:00 PM with Chaplin Larry Karlen officiating. Friends may call Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the family present from 6 to 8:00. Burial will take place in Highland Memorial Park Memorial Contributions may be made in Kennethâs memory to the Visiting Nurses and Hospice of Alliance, 885 Sawburg Ave. Alliance, Ohio 44601 Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register on line at www.grfuneralhome.com.