Eddie James Perkins, 78, passed away September 20, 2018. He was born October 17, 1939 in Mainz, Germany. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Fran Perkins; his son Edward Perkins and daughter Marcia Perkins both of Maryland; his two step sons: Doug Robey of Texas and Bill (Jamie) Robey of Mandarin, FL, and six grandchildren. He is predeceased in death by his parents Edgar James Perkins and Margaret Gentil as well as his son James and daughter Chrissy. A funeral service will be 11 AM Monday September 24, 2018, with a committal service to follow at HARDAGE-GIDDENS HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME 3601 Old Jennings Rd., Middleburg, FL 32068. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to North East FL Dialysis Center, 2141 Loch Rand Blvd. #113, Orange Park, FL 32073. (904) 272-7335. We invite you to leave words of comfort at www.hollyhillfunerals.com