Charles Elliott Perkins V

Wow, we just learned Elliott's passing. When I approach the HDLC for a permit for our project, he was very helpful, and the his department developed straight forward guidelines for our project. I have dealt with many city departments throughout the country, his organization was very well managed, and easy to work with since the process was administrative vs. discretionary. I am hoping his legacy continues in the HDLC for the future. We will miss Elliott.

When I first met Elliott I knew that ArtEgg needed him more than he needed ArtEgg and I think I will find him as I turn a corner and I do in my heart Elliott you are loved and missed

RIP Elliott. I had no idea that you passed away until today. Thank you for all of your support and for being so understanding when I was going through dark times at work. You were always smiling and making jokes. You were the best boss that I ever had. I often miss the times we had at the HDLC. Love you man.

I was crushed to learn of Elliott's recent passing. Both of us began engaging in historic preservation in New Orleans around the same time, and I first met him not long after he joined the HDLC as a plans examiner. I believe he was a terrific leader for the HDLC, successfully developing and modernizing that essential agency. His dedication was always plain, complimented by his approachable, can-do personality. Only recently did I become aware of his vast commitments in other areas. He was a...

I am heartbroken to hear this news. Elliot was truly a civic leader, always making time in his busy schedule to talk through a project and find solutions collaboratively. He really, genuinely cared for New Orleans and progress in design and preservation in the city. He will be sorely missed by many. My heart goes out to his friends, family, and loved ones.

Absolute legend. May his memory be a blessing always.

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Elliott's passing. I will always recall Elliot being such a kind and lighthearted soul. Fun to be around, engaging and kind. My heart goes out to his husband Steve, the Perkins family and numerous friends and family he has left his mark with. We were in school together and both graduates of the MPS program at TU and truly was a fun ray of light during those trips with Prof. Cizek!

Beautiful obituary. I only met him a few times but any child of yours would be amazing as Elliot was.

Elliott and Steve's families - I am dearly sorry for your loss. Elliott was a wonderful friend to me at Thacher. He was clever, goofy and creative in all things - really nothing short of amazing! I'm sad that we lost touch, but I have very fond memories of Elliott in high school. I am sending lots of love, prayers and good juju to Steve and to Elliott's lovely, kind family. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss.