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Alan Perkins Obituary

Alan Raymond Perkins, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 7, 2009. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on December 3, 1960. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin B. Perkins; mother, Ruby M. Perkins; and sister, Robin G. Perkins. He will be greatly missed by his sister, Sandra P. McAllister wife of Ronald L. McAllister, of New Holland, Pa.; and niece, Sarah I. McAllister, of Richmond, Va. He was previously employed as a Licensed Professional Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapist. He graduated from Liberty University in 2008 with a master's of arts degree in professional counseling. He also received a bachelor of science degree in religion from Liberty University in 2005. He volunteered with the Roanoke City Jail Ministries associated with the First Baptist Church of Roanoke and participated in several short Mission trips. He recently visited Israel to share his faith and learn more about the early church. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, 540-389-5441. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.johnmoakey.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2009.

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Pam Spangler

December 14, 2009

I worked with Alan at United Health Group and was so shocked to hear of his passing, I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying for your family. I thought Alan was so kind and sweet and I will always remember his smile and his laugh. Deepest Sympathies to you and your family. He will be missed.

Marc Milzman

December 14, 2009

I worked with Alan at United Health Group and ALL of us who knew him are absolutely in shock and saddened by his untimely passing. He was a very kind and gentle man with a wonderful sense of humour and he will be missed. Deepest condolences to hisfamily and friends.

Allen & Linda Fulkerson

December 13, 2009

We just found out on Sat. of Alan's passing and we were out of town. We knew Alan briefly as he had joined our Bible study group. He had not attended for awhile and although we had tried to contact him, we never heard back. We thought that maybe he had moved to North Carolina after he had sold the house. He will be missed. The whole group sends our deepest sympathies. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.

DARLENE LAPRADE

December 12, 2009

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF ALAN. I WORKED WITH HIM AT ROSES YEARS AGO. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM.

Kathy Moser Younger

December 11, 2009

I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Alan's sudden death. I always thought so much of him and will cherish the memories of the old Christmas' and other holidays spent at Grandma Moser's. He was one of my favorite cousins. I hope he is safe in the arms of Jesus and reunited with Marvin, Ruby, and Robin. My love and deepest sympathy are with Sandra and her family at this sad time.

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