He was born in Georgia the son of the late Bennie Reginald Perkins & Gloria Gay. He retired from the United States Army in 1989 and Civil Service in 2016.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kathleen Perkins; one son, Christopher Perkins and his wife Michelle Perkins; one daughter, Jessica Sullivan; one granddaughter, Rylee Perkins; three brothers, Emory Perkins, Bennie Perkins, Sonny Gay; two sisters, Beverly Stoup, Jane Hite and a large number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Richard Perkins, Bobby Perkins, Sandy Gay, and Gail Gay.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel where memorial services will be held at 3:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the following charities: American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com