The Kentucky birth index lists Lee R. Perkins, born 9 Mar 1942 in Breathitt Co. (a misindexing of Rowan Co.
11), mother’s maiden name Zelma Riddle.
His death certificate records Leeroy Perkins, age 2 months 12 days, born 9 Apr 1942 in Rowan Co., Ky, died 21 June 1942 in Pelfrey, Rowan Co., Ky, father Luther Alvin Perkins, mother’s maiden name Zelma Riddle, both born in Rowan Co., cause of death lobar pneumonia due to whooping cough, informant J. M. Perkins, Clearfield, Ky, burial in Jones Rige.