July 23, 2021
Benny Ray Perks was born in Alva, Oklahoma, to Theodore Perks and Iva Opal (Harding) on October 13, 1954, in Alva, Oklahoma.
Benny lived in Alva all of his childhood and during his teen years he was the paper boy for the Alva Review Courier.
Benny attended Alva High School where he graduated in 1972.
After graduation he attended the vo-tech here in Alva where he received multiple achievements and certificates.
On May 2, 1975, Benny Perks married the love of his life, Deanna (Mayes). To this marriage four children were born.
Benny was always spending time in the outdoors. He loved being on his pontoon boat, Jug lining and camping. He loved having cookouts and anytime there was a birthday or something to celebrate in the family he was having a cookout. Benny enjoyed grilling and he made the absolute BEST hamburgers/cheeseburgers you have ever had.