Thomas Clifton Perkins

Thomas Clifton Perkins, 86, of McComb, passed away on Thursday March 5, 2026 at Kings Daughter's Hospital in Brookhaven. Visitation was held on March 8, from 12 Noon until services at 2PM at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb. Bro. Jeff Frank did officiate and burial was in Hollywood Cemetery in McComb. Thomas was born in McComb, on May 8, 1939. He is the son of the late, Clinton D. 'Cy' and Maude Allen Boyd Perkins. Thomas was of the Presbyterian Faith and a retired Army Captain who served 2 tours in Vietnam and 1 tour in Desert Storm. Thomas also lived in Columbus, MS, from the early 1950's when his family moved there and he graduated from S.D. Lee High School in 1958. Tom Perkins was a devoted family man and active member of his community who found great joy in the simple moments of life. He proudly served as a little league coach, sharing his love of sports while mentoring young athletes. Tom was also involved in the Pike County Little Theatre and the Pike County Arts Council, where he supported the arts and local creativity. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, especially cheering them on at their sporting events. One of his favorite pastimes was watching football and baseball alongside his loving wife, creating many cherished memories together. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Alice Earle Perkins; and 1 sister, Dwenda Lee Norman. He is survived by his wife, of 13 happy years, Martha Baker Perkins; 1 son Thomas Clinton Perkins (Connie); 2 daughters, Pam Woods (Ray) and Amy Stromeyer; 1 brother Charles O. Perkins (Nancy); 1 sister Alice Irene Pounders; 5 grandchildren, Brittany Wall (Henry), Michael Williams, Amber Woods (Brandon), Nickolas Phelps and Zachary Stromeyer (Haleigh); 6 great-grandchildren with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were the U.S. Army Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the U.S. Army Relief Fund 2530 Crystal Drive Suite 13161, 13th Floor Arlington, VA 22202.