E. Louis “Lou” Perkins, 97, died Feb. 9.

He was an employee of Baldwin Piano Company for 35 years and an employee of the state for six years.

Perkins is survived by his children Barbara Davis and Lois (Jim) Wilcher, grandchildren James (Debbie) Elder, Shelly (Ron) Tuley, Teresa (Lenny) Daniels, Craig (Danette) Davis, Nan Knechtly and Anita (Shane) Asch, great-grandchildren Liana (John) Vincent, Corryn Tuley, Rachel (Anthony) Jackson, Samantha Daniels, Jacob Louis Daniels, Allie Burns, Elijah Davis, Nicky Davis, Josh Knechtly, Michelle Fitzgerald and Jordan Asch and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Perkins.

Graveside services 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Cincinnati East, 7691 Five Mile Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45230.