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Grail Perkins Obituary
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Grail "Wayne" Perkins of Jackson, the sixth child of Civil Rights activists John and Vera Mae Perkins, also of Jackson, was called to his eternal home on August 19, 2017. He was born on October 10, 1961 in Jackson, MS.
Wayne gave his life to Christ at the early age of eight and entered fellowship with Mendenhall Bible Church, in Mendenhall, MS. He received his early education in Mendenhall and later attended Provine High School in Jackson, MS.
Wayne began his professional career at Cross Communication Print Shop in Jackson, MS and later moved to Pasadena, CA where he opened his own print shop. Upon leaving Pasadena, he returned to Jackson and worked as the owner of Perk-N Trucking Company.
A passionate man who had a zest for life, Wayne enjoyed racing, skiing, boating. He liked to work hard and play hard, but he was happiest when spending time with family and friends.
Wayne is preceded in death by his brother, Spencer W. Perkins. He leaves to mourn his passing his two children whom he loved dearly, son, John Wayne Perkins, of Stuart, FL; daughter, Ashley Perkins of Covina, CA; and granddaughter, Eva Perkins of Stuart, FL.
He is also survived by his parents, John & Vera Mae Perkins; sisters Joanie Potter (Ronald), Deborah Perkins, Priscilla Perkins and Elizabeth Perkins; brothers, Phillip Perkins (Eva), Derek Perkins; ex-wife, Belinda Perkins; aunt, Luvenia Shelby; former sister-in-law, Karyn Farrar-Perkins; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2017 at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home in Jackson, MS. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at New Horizon International in Jackson, MS on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you show your love by donating to: The Wayne Perkins Memorial Fund, c/o the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation, P. O. Box 10773, Jackson, MS 39289. Flowers may be delivered to: Westhaven Funeral Home, 3580 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39209.
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Kathie Delph
September 29, 2017
Dear John and Vera Mae,
I read the news of Wayne's passing with sadness, knowing how hard it is to have a child go before us in this lifetime. May the memories you shared, the love of family and friends, and the presence of the Holy Spirit bring you grace, comfort and strength in this time.
With thoughts and prayers from Seattle Pacific.
Milt Smith
August 29, 2017
Dear John and Vera Mae,
So devastating to loose a child. May the Holy Spirit bring sweet comfort you and all your family.
In Jesus' Love,
Milt and Metta Smith
David Burleson
August 25, 2017
John and Vera Mae, Joanie, Philip, Derek, Deborah, Priscilla, and Elisabeth. Many greetings to you as you grieve the loss of Wayne. I remember his enthusiasm and joy in life in the year we spent together in Pasadena. Once again, God has chosen one of your family to gather home to himself. May you all find comfort and peace in the loss of your brother. Johnnie and Amy come to you with all our love from all at the Bruderhof.
Greetings to you all.
David Burleson
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