Norfolk, Virginia
Joseph C. Perkins Jr. NORFOLK - Joseph C. Perkins Jr., 75, passed away April 10, 2010. A native of Norfolk, he is survived by his wife, Carolyn W. Perkins of Norfolk; a daughter, Stephanie P. Rayfield (James) of Chesapeake; and a son, Scott E. Perkins (Jerry) of Elm Grove, Wis. Joe was a local...
Read MoreCarolyn, I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Even though I haven't seen Joe since I moved away from Norfolk in 1989, I have thought about him often and the role he played in my career. He was a mentor to me and so many people who passed through Channel 3. In your sadness take heart, the world is a better place because of Joe.
David Tressel
May 02, 2010 | Marion, IA
Please accept my sincere simpathy at Joe's passing. When I was a little kid (6-7 years old) and my dad –Winston Hope - was the first production manager of WTAR TV (actually NBC for the first few years before the switch to CBS) Joe gave me my very first airplane ride in his old skin-covered Piper Cub tail-dragger with tandem seats and a stick rather than a wheel and no radio transmitter – just a receiver – so he had to waggle the wings to acknowledge the tower operator. This was shortly...
Larry Hope
April 14, 2010 | Charlottesville, VA
Carolyn,
Betty and I are extremely saddened to learn of Joe's passing. When I began work at Channel 3 in early 1966, Joe was anchoring the weeknight 11 pm news. He immediately became a friend. I would see him a lot during the first two years at the station before I was re-assigned to work, and be based on the Peninsula. Joe loved to tell stories. The ones I remember the most were of the days when the commercials had to be done live before the advent of videotape! He always had a...
Nate Custer
April 13, 2010 | Yorktown, VA
Carolyn- Andrea and I are very sorry for your loss and profoundly saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Although we haven't had the pleasure of knowing Joe a very long time, I was honored to be his friend and truly enjoyed our talks in front of the house.
Perk is a Great American and we are blessed having known him.
If you need help of any kind during this stressful period please let us know. We are standing-by and just across the street.
Kevin and Andrea Foster
Kevin Foster
April 13, 2010 | Norfolk, VA
Carolyn, I'm so sorry for your loss - he was always such a patient and gentle man. Your neighbors at Nansemond will remember him fondly.
Suzy & Joe Allen
April 13, 2010
Carolyn, Although I was sad to read the news of Joe's passing...I felt more privledged to have known & be touched by the spirit of the man. Whenever I'd think of "Perk" I'd always smile & laugh at the stories he told me over the years. I'm happy to report that I'm still smiling. I can't imagine what you & your family may be feeling at this time, but I'm sure that when you think of Joe, it doesn't take long for the smiles to return to your faces too. Your family is so blessed to have had...
Atoy Carrington
April 13, 2010 | Norfolk, VA
During my tenure as Keyman for the Quiet Birdmen, I enjoyed the fellowship and comradeship with Joe. He was a warm and caring man and I will miss him. Rest in peace my friend.
Robert Dedman
April 13, 2010 | Va. Beach, VA
Carolyn,
So sorry to hear the news. There was no one like Joe Perkins and never will be. I owe the last 30 years to him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely....... Joe Flanagan (&Cindy)
April 13, 2010
My prayer are with you in the loss of your Father.......
Bob Gregory
April 13, 2010 | Virginia Beach, VA