Perkins was born in Screven, Ga., son of the late George Lee Perkins and Annie Ruth Rowell Perkins. He settled in Waycross in 2012, but also lived in numerous other places throughout his life. Perkins worked in construction for the majority of his life and most recently worked as a Code Enforcement Officer in Brantley County.

He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and trips to the mountains. More than anything, Perkins loved his family and cherished any moment he was able to spend with them.

Along with his parents, Perkins was also preceded in death by his brother, William Perkins, and his Miniature Schnauzer “Sassy.”

Perkins is survived by his wife, Shirley Perkins of Waycross; four children, Cynthia Wilce (P.J.) of Martinez, Ga., David Perkins II (Nikki) of Beech Island, S.C., Sherry Rozier of Darien and Jamie Rozier of Waycross; five grandchildren, Madelyn Lanting (Joseph), Maisie Rish, Morgan Wilce, Brittany Rozier, and Jasmine Anderson (Mark); 10 great grandchildren, Lennox Lanting, Liliana Poole, Sterling Poole, Stella Poole, Avery Griffin, Pierce Anderson, Daia Moore, Drayton Moore, Cienna Anderson and Celeste Anderson; three siblings, Bobby Perkins (Linda), Deloris Howard and Frankie Perkins (Marcia); as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A memorial service will

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be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 1 in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning an hour before the service.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome. com.