Wilbur honorably served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He went on to receive his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, and later a Master of Business Administration degree; he was a Certified Public Accountant.
On May 1, 1954 he married Janelle Daniels and they raised four children together, Jonathan, Cheryl, Tracy, and Christina. They instilled a sense of adventure and a love for travel in all their children.
Wilbur was proceeded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Virginia; and his son, Tracy Perkins. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janelle; his three children, Jonathan and his wife, Belinda, Cheryl and her husband, Craig, and Christina; and by his grandson, Ryan.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 12, 2018 in the Village Church, 4229 Pacetti Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32092.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lutheran World Relief at lwr.org