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John Perkinson Obituary
Henderson
John Freddie Perkinson Jr., 63, of 1230 Cedar Cove Road, Henderson, NC died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at his home.
Born in Vance County, he was the son of the late John Freddie Perkinson Sr. and Annie Belle Tate Norvell.
Mr. Perkinson was a retired Medicaid Fraud Investigator with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. He was a retired Major in the United States Army 108th Training Battalion, receiving the Achievement Award and Commendation Award. He was a recipient of the Old North State Award and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award. He was a member of Norlina United Methodist Church.
A memorial service, with Military Honors, will be held Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Flowers Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Bruce Beck.
Surviving are his wife, Dianne Dickerson Perkinson; a daughter, Julia Perkinson of Raleigh, NC; a son, John Frederick Perkinson of Fort Campbell, KY: a sister, Nancy Ivey and husband Richard of Shelby, NC; a step- brother, Harry Pet Norvell and wife Ann of Wilson, NC; and a step-sister-in-law, Ann Norvell of Greensboro, NC. He was preceded in death his stepfather, Harry Eugene Norvell; and a step-brother, Stephen Norvell.
The family will receive friends Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the home, 1230 Cedar Cove Road, Henderson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter, 4737 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707; or to the USO, P.O. Box 93622, Washington, DC 20090-6322.
Arrangements are by Flowers Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jacqueline Perez
November 8, 2012
John, Thank you for always being so welcoming. It was always fun to talk with you at the office when you had a moment to chat. I will miss you. Love to all of the family.
November 8, 2012
On behalf of the NC Department of Justice Medicaid Investigations Division, I want to offer our deepest sympathy to the Perkinson family on their loss. John was a diligent and skillful investigator whose efforts contributed greatly to the welfare and benfit of our state and its citizens. We will remember him always. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Robin Pendergraft
Senior Deputy Attorney General
Wendy White
November 7, 2012
Please accept our most hearfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. John was a great SBI Agent and I wish I would have gotten more time to work with him.
Winston Harrison
November 7, 2012
I would like to offer my deepest expression of sympathy for your loss. John was a great coworker and I truly enjoyed working with him. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you,
and give you peace.
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Charlie Hobgood
November 7, 2012
John was a dedicated and hard working Medicaid Fraud Special Investigator. He was highly respected by his co-workers in the Medicaid Investigations Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice. He consistently demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills working the most complex Medicaid provider fraud investigations. He investigated cases and assisted and mentored other investigators in cases that resulted in fraud convictions and the recovery of millions of dollars in taxpayer money. His work also led to the conviction of health care workers who assaulted or stole from handicapped and elderly residents in health care facilities. He worked hard to protect our most vulnerable citizens. His zeal as a law enforcement officer never flagged, but his zeal was anchored in a firm grasp of ethics and desire to follow the law. He was a good friend and colleague. It was a pleasure to associate with him. We will miss him greatly.
Charles H. Hobgood, Director
Medicaid Investigations Division
North Carolina Department of Justice
Elaine Edwards
November 7, 2012
John was my friend and co-worker. He was great to work with and spoke often of his family. He will truely be missed.
Charles Haywood
November 7, 2012
May the LORD GOD bless and keep each of you through HIS HOLY SPIRIT in this time of bereavement and forever more.
Holliday
November 7, 2012
I'll see you when I get there, John.
Kevin Merritt
November 7, 2012
Thank you for your service to this nation, state, and division. You will be forever in our thoughts and your family will remain in our prayers.
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