Aaron C. Perkins, Sr., 90, died on Friday July 23, 2004 at the Casey House in Rockville, MD and previously living for 5 months at the Golden Years Group Home. Mr. Perkins was the spouse of the late Inez Dotson Perkins. Mr. Perkins was born October 28, 1913 in Sykesville MD the son of the late William and Amanda Austin Perkins.
Mr. Perkins received his education at the White Rock School in Sykesville. He retired from the United States Army in 1945 and served in WWII. Mr. Perkins worked at Neumann Bookstore in Westminster part time and was a postman in Westminster for the United States Postal Service. Mr. Perkins retired from the post office in 1978. He is a member of Fairview UMC in Taylorsville, MD He enjoyed reading, working around his house and visiting with family and friends. He was a devoted husband, Father, grandfather and friend. His example was an inspiration to all who knew him. Surviving him are his children Aaron C. Perkins, Jr. and wife Yvonne of Randallstown, Larry Perkins of Arizona, Terry Perkins of Rockville, Wayne Perkins and Wife Gladys of Westminster, Jacqueline and husband Tommy W. Dorsey, III of Damascus, 7 Grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a great niece and a host of other relatives. Mr. Perkins is preceded in death by his children, Jackie Ann and Brian Perkins. 4 Sisters and 1 Brother.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday July 27, 2004 at 11:00 AM at Fairview U.M Church, Old Liberty Rd. and Roop Rd. Taylorsville, MD with The Rev. Dr. Lloyd Marcus officiating. Interment will follow in Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, Garrison, MD