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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Charles Hugh Perkins
Charles Hugh
Perkins
Dec 26, 1938 — Apr 29, 2016
Charles Hugh Perkins' Obituary
Rev. Charles Hugh Perkins was born December 26, 1938 to the union of Mary Alice Chandler and Heslep Perkins Jr. He was the youngest of tree children.
Charles accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior as a young man and later became a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. As a member he served his church in many ways including as a Trustee. In 1992 he became an Ordained Minister of the Gospel and served as an Associate Minister.
He was a pillar of his community and belonged to several organizations including the Tru Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club and New Florence Lodge 583. He participated in charity events with the Tru Freedom Riders such as the annual toy drive and Christmas party for children of low income families. He also served his community as a member of law enforcement. His career in law enforcement included: Police Officer in Chicago, IL. Police Officer and Correctional Officer in Florence, AL., a Police Officer in Sheffield, AL., and Colbert County Deputy Sheriff in Tuscumbia, AL.
Charles loved to cook and in 1991 became a trained chef. He enjoyed cooking for his family and people in his community. It was his firm belief that no one should ever go hungry.
He loved people and he adored his family, especially his sister Mrs. Romelia Anderson.
Charles was preceded in death by:
Mother: Mary Alice Chandler
Father: Heslep Perkins, Jr.
Sister: Millie B. Perkins Cole
Son: Carl Perkins
Daughter: Monique Vaughn
Grandson: Taurean Vaughn
Left to cherish his memory:
Sister: Romelia Anderson
Wife: Beverly Perkins
Children:
Alicia Perkins Rabb (Sammie)
Moretta Mack (Micheal)
Christal Perkins
Kimberly Smith (Eric)
April Perkins
Nikkole Garner
Candace Forbs (Samuel)
Dr. Robert D. McCray (Heidi)
Grandchildren:
Quinton Perkins
Jaqua Brown
Rayshondia Nanette Swoopes
Roderick Andre Swoopes Jr.
Jerrell Key
TaQuandra Cole
Xavier Cole
T'Eryakah Smith
Caleb Forbs
Taniyah Vaughn
Savannah Perkins
Robert G. McCray
Brennan McCray
Kate-Kelly McCray
Nicholas Garner
Eli'Jah Garner
Joshua Garner
Jeremy Garner
Great grandchildren:
Deannah Abernathy
Deasjah Abernathy
Alecia C. Mason
Special Friends:
Larry Brown
Howard Ingram
A host of nieces, nephews and close friends.
Charles accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior as a young man and later became a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. As a member he served his church in many ways including as a Trustee. In 1992 he became an Ordained Minister of the Gospel and served as an Associate Minister.
He was a pillar of his community and belonged to several organizations including the Tru Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club and New Florence Lodge 583. He participated in charity events with the Tru Freedom Riders such as the annual toy drive and Christmas party for children of low income families. He also served his community as a member of law enforcement. His career in law enforcement included: Police Officer in Chicago, IL. Police Officer and Correctional Officer in Florence, AL., a Police Officer in Sheffield, AL., and Colbert County Deputy Sheriff in Tuscumbia, AL.
Charles loved to cook and in 1991 became a trained chef. He enjoyed cooking for his family and people in his community. It was his firm belief that no one should ever go hungry.
He loved people and he adored his family, especially his sister Mrs. Romelia Anderson.
Charles was preceded in death by:
Mother: Mary Alice Chandler
Father: Heslep Perkins, Jr.
Sister: Millie B. Perkins Cole
Son: Carl Perkins
Daughter: Monique Vaughn
Grandson: Taurean Vaughn
Left to cherish his memory:
Sister: Romelia Anderson
Wife: Beverly Perkins
Children:
Alicia Perkins Rabb (Sammie)
Moretta Mack (Micheal)
Christal Perkins
Kimberly Smith (Eric)
April Perkins
Nikkole Garner
Candace Forbs (Samuel)
Dr. Robert D. McCray (Heidi)
Grandchildren:
Quinton Perkins
Jaqua Brown
Rayshondia Nanette Swoopes
Roderick Andre Swoopes Jr.
Jerrell Key
TaQuandra Cole
Xavier Cole
T'Eryakah Smith
Caleb Forbs
Taniyah Vaughn
Savannah Perkins
Robert G. McCray
Brennan McCray
Kate-Kelly McCray
Nicholas Garner
Eli'Jah Garner
Joshua Garner
Jeremy Garner
Great grandchildren:
Deannah Abernathy
Deasjah Abernathy
Alecia C. Mason
Special Friends:
Larry Brown
Howard Ingram
A host of nieces, nephews and close friends.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for Charles Hugh Perkins
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May
6
Friday
Grace Memorial Funeral Home
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
May
7
Saturday
Burrell Slater Auditorium-Florence
Starts at 1:00 pm
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