Cumberland City, TN - James Phillip "Phil" Perkins, age 67 of Cumberland City, TN, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Houston County Community Hospital.

A Celebration of Life Service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in Stewart County Memorial Gardens.

The family received friends from 2 p.m. until the hour of service Monday afternoon.

Phil entered this life on September 3, 1958 in Clarksville, TN, son to the late James Otis Perkins and Pearl May Dunaway. Phil was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. He was known by many as "trapper" , something he took great pride in. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his family; he will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Donna Perkins; daughter, Kayla Lynn (Joseph) Ehrenhaft; and brother, Tommy (Diane) Conger. Phil also leaves behind his precious grandchildren, Xander Collett, Ella Collett, Victor Collett, Elena Ehrenhaft; and niece, Tabetha (Corey) Baggett.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931) 289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.