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John Perkins Obituary
May 5, 2011
John M. Perkins Jr. died on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Christiana Hospital following a long struggle with addiction.
John was born at Wilmington General Hospital, the first child of John M. Perkins Sr. (Marty) and Elizabeth Lloyd Perkins (Liz). He attended Newark High School and the University of Delaware. John's happiest days were playing baseball for Newark Little League or ice hockey at "the pond" or the university. He made many friends on his difficult journey to adulthood.
He is survived by his parents, Marty and Liz; sister, Alexis; girlfriend, Patricia Lacno; maternal uncle, Linwood Lloyd and wife Janet; cousins, Kelly and Kory Lloyd; paternal aunt, Dora Call and husband Rod; cousins, Daniel and Sam Call; paternal uncle, Carl Perkins and family; and his faithful Jack Russell, Oscar, whom he cherished dearly. John was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Madelyn Lloyd, who left us May 5, 2010; his paternal grandmother, Ada Hunter, who died on the same day as John, May 5, 2011 and at the same hospital; and maternal grandfather, John C. Lloyd, who died in 1999.
The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to four who played a huge part in John's life: Carol Ice, who was his earliest protector, Geoff and Carla Durr and family, the best neighbors anyone could have, and Dr. Lin Gordon, who never, ever gave up on him.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14, at the Spicer- Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark. Visitation will be from 10 am to 11:30 am, followed by a non-denominational memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to "John M. Perkins Jr. for The JP Memorial Fund," in care of Wilmington Trust Co. for the establishment of a foundation honoring John's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Perkins
May 25, 2011
You will be greatly missed by those who were fortunate to have met you and spent any time with you. "And in your place an empty space"
May 18, 2011
My Prayers are with his family, I grew up with him. I went to school with him for many years. He was a funny guy!! He will be missed!!
Andres (Andy) Enriquez
May 15, 2011
Loved you like a little brother and did everything I could for you while you were in San Francisco. My life is better because we met and only wish your family comfort in knowing you brought a smile to everyone you met here!
Andres Enriquez
May 15, 2011
Loved you like a little brother and did what I could for you while you were in San Francisco. My life is better because I knew you
Brenda and Steve Ream
May 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Fenimore
May 12, 2011
You don't know me,but John's face caught my eye,and it's obvious he was someone very special and loved...even his dog looks delighted to be with him.Deepest sympathies to all.
Rachel Manser
May 12, 2011
So many good times, laughter and memories. Love you Perks
Jeff Lloyd
May 12, 2011
Marty & Liz Words can't express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our Love, Jeff & Elaine.
Austin Holt
May 12, 2011
Its truly a struggle when dealing with addiction, and im sorry we all lost a great person and a real friend. Im glad i was able to be a part of your life bro, gonna miss ya... love ya homie!
May 11, 2011
I will always remember the good times, John. Sorry to see you go so early.
wayne baldwin
May 11, 2011
Miss you Perks.. I will live life and go hard like u always told me to.
Gayle Dolinger
May 11, 2011
Our love and prayers are with you. We have always loved John as we've loved our own children. And we'll miss him dearly.
Dan and Gayle Dolinger
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