Wilmer Porter Perkins

Wilmer Porter Perkins

Wilmer Porter Perkins, 93, of Louisa County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at the home of his family, Harry and Delmayne "Tudy" Carter, where he has resided for the past eight years.

He was born on May 10, 1917, to Henry C. Perkins Sr. and Mary Alice Watkins Perkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn Jackson Perkins; his brothers, Linwood "Chug" and Welford Perkins and his sister, Ruby Hopkins.

He was a devoted life-time member of Macedonia United Methodist Church until his death. Wilmer was a saw miller and farmer, he was a strong man known for his hard work and his faith in God. He was well respected, a good neighbor and friend to all and he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his devoted family; son, James P. Perkins and his wife, Virginia, of Ruckersville; and daughters, Nancy P. Harlow and Henry Clay and Delmayne P. Carter and Harry, all of Louisa; his brothers, Henry C. Perkins, Jr. and Ernelle of Louisa, Lewis Perkins and Mary Emily, of Staunton; his sisters, Louise P. Jackson of Charlottesville, Mildred Holt and Garland of Richmond, Joyce Richardson of Louisa; his brother-in-law, O.T. Hopkins; his sister-in-law, Frances Perkins; his grandchildren "who brought much joy to his life", Tammy Perkins Cancela-Vaz and her husband, Jaime, of Manassas, Anthony S. Carter and his wife, Crystal, of Louisa, Angela C. Kennedy and her husband, David, of Richmond, and Ginger Perkins of Lynchburg; his great-grandchildren, who he loved very much, Zachary and Patrick Carter of Louisa, Jackson, Caraline, Callie and Caitlyn Kennedy of Richmond; along with many nieces, nephews and friends who were very special to him.

The family wishes to thank Dr. William Dandridge and his staff for their care through the years and the support and love of his church, community, family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Woodward Funeral Home where a funeral will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2010. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The Reverend Linda Crabbs, the Reverend Marvin Towler and the Reverend Clyde Nuckols will be officiating.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Faye Stewart, 1124 Holland Creek Road, Louisa, VA 23093.

Visit www.woodwardfuneral.com for online guestbook.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.