Chris L. Perkins,43, of Alton, IL, passed away on August 14, 2021. He was born on January 22, 1978 in St. Louis to John and Kathleen (Hitchcock) Perkins. Chris grew up playing baseball and his siblings remember attending all his games. He attended Hazelwood Central. Chris' favorite hobbies included racing Mustangs, stunt riding his motorcycle, and working on cars. He will always be remembered with a wrench in his hand. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Chris had worked as a trim carpenter and then later as a mechanic. He was blessed with two amazing children; Emma and Wyatt. These children were the light of his life and he loved them very much.

He is survived by his beloved children, Emma and Wyatt Perkins of Winfield, siblings, Theresa (Dave) Bolden of Overland, Jim Mareschal of Alton, IL., Heather (Allen) Schoppenhorst of Marthasville, mother of his children, Gina (Mike) Brown of Winfield, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jay Mareschal.

He will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

Visitation – Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379 (636) 528-8244.

Memorial  Service – Also Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at 2 p.m.at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Home- Troy

Memorials- Emma and Wyatt Perkins (children of deceased) c/o Gina (Perkins) Brown - mail to funeral home 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Inurnment- Holstein Cemetery

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com