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Harvey Perkinson Obituary

Harvey W. Perkinson NORFOLK - Harvey Wills Perkinson, 88, of Robin Hood Road passed away New Year's Day as a result of complications associated with Alzheimer's. Harvey Perkinson was born in Hopewell, Va., the son of Julian Epps and Gertrude Wills Perkinson. He was predeceased by three brothers, William, Julian and Melton and is survived by his sister, Gertrude Turner of Petersburg, Va. He is also survived by his wife Janet S. Perkinson, married 66 years and children, Joyce Perkinson of Lancaster, Pa., and Kevin Perkinson and wife Laura Shelburne Perkinson of Hilton Head Island, S.C. Harvey was a member of Coleman Place Presbyterian Church for 62 years and served as a church deacon at one time. He was a crew chief for B-17 bombers during World War II. He retired 26 years ago as supervisor industrial engineering technician from the Naval Air Rework Facility. A funeral will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Smith & Williams Funeral Home Chapel at 818 Norview Ave., Norfolk, with visitation following the service. There will be a viewing one hour prior to funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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January 8, 2010

Janet, Kevin and Joyce,
Our prayers are with you in your time of grief and may your many memories of your husband(and father) bring you comfort. We have many memories growing up on Robin Hood Road and knowing your family is part of our memories. May GOD bless you. The Ivey chrildren

Brenda, Vernon , Jackie and Louise

January 6, 2010

Joyce, Kevin and Mrs. Perkinson
I am so sorry for your loss. I have good memories of Mr. Perkinson from my childhood growing up on Dolphin Avenue and being friends with Joyce during those years. Many years of knowing the family, all good memories seeing the family at Coleman Place Presbyterian Church on Sunday and attending school with Joyce and Kevin and even being in Brownies and Girl Scouts with Joyce. May the Lord be with you all during this time and always.
Debi Price Mizzell - Virginia Beach, VA

Denise Smith

January 5, 2010

Joyce....please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Your father is at peace now, resting in the LORD's hands.

Your LVM friend, Denise Smith

James Maute

January 5, 2010

It is hard to lose someone you have been around all your life. I have known Harvey since I was a little kid and will greatly miss seeing him across the street. I feel blessed that Karen and I were able to visit with him just a few days ago and got to say our goodbyes. Afflictions and death serve to convince us more deeply of our own weakness and insufficiently, and to make dear to one the grace, the promises, and the salvation of our Redeemer. When it is our turn to cross over the river we can find comfort in Isaiah 41:13. " For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.?

Jamie Schuring

January 5, 2010

Joyce, Kevin & Mrs. Perkinson, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my prayers.

January 5, 2010

Mrs. Perkinson, Joyce, and Kevin; I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of all of you together at church functions. I know how hard your loss is, but I am also sure he is in a better place. Remember, he is smiling because the weight of his illness has been lifted. You will be together again. Love to all of you, Romona Spainhour Smith

Jackie Ivey Morrisette

January 5, 2010

I was so sorry to learn of the death of your husband and father. I remember him as a very nice man, good father and great neighbor. Growing up on Robin Hood Road was, for me, a wonderful experience. With so many families and friends on that street, those memories are still with me. I thank your father, and each of you for being a part of my childhood. The picture in the newspaper is how I remember Mr. Harvey. Always with a smile on his face.
Again, thanks for the memories!!

Jackie Ivey Morrisette

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