Hurchel W. Perkins, 72, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at I U Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN.  Hurchel was born on May 8, 1951, in Logansport, IN, to William Hurchel and Hilda (Reynolds) Perkins.

Hurchel was a 1968 graduate of Twin Lakes High School.  After high school, he served in the Army.  Hurchel was employed by INDOT (Indiana Dept. of Transportation) as a laborer and truck driver.  He retired in 2014.

On November 5, 1978, in Monticello, IN, he married Lillian Imus. She survives.

Hurchel was a member of the AMVETS and American Legion Post of Monticello.  He was a former softball player, enjoyed golf, darts, and IU basketball.

Hurchel is survived by his wife, Lillian; his daughter, Angie (Trevor) Murray of Mooresville, IN; sons Michael (Daisha) Perkins of Monticello, IN; Bobby Perkins of Indianapolis, IN; and Steven (Heather) Perkins of Monticello, IN as well as 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Hurchel was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Perkins.

Visitation for Hurchel will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Miller-Roscka  Funeral Home, in Monticello, IN.  The funeral service will be  held at 4:00 p.m.  Military rites will be held at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery following the funeral.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, noting on the check that it is for Multiple Myeloma or to St. Jude’s Hospital.

Miller-Roscka Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with the arrangements.