Robert “Perk” Franklin Perkins, Jr. 89, of Louisa passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. A lifelong resident of Louisa he was the son of the late Robert F., Sr. and Daisy H. Perkins. He was a member and deacon of Louisa Baptist Church, member of Louisa Volunteer Fire Department for 74 years and served as Chief for 39 years and a charter member of Louisa Volunteer Rescue Squad. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Gladys Snider Perkins, a brother, J. Allison Perkins and a sister, Iris P. Richardson.
Perk is survived by three daughters, Ann Carol Gatewood (Roger) of Kents Store, VA, Marie P. Bowers (Joe) of Louisa, Martha P. Williams of Mineral and a special daughter, Joyce M. Bickley (Calvin) of Louisa, one sister, Annis P. Mallory of Louisa; grandchildren, Robert A. Greep (Michele), Jeffrey P. Greep (Donna), Darrell L. Greep (Denise), Rachel D. Payton, April N. Payton and Kellye B. Throckmorton (Michael) and twelve great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service was held at 11am on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Louisa Volunteer Fire Department, 300 E. Main St. Louisa, VA; officiated by Rev. Dr. Larry Hoyle , David Cole and Rev. Bruce Jones. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Chief 1’s memory to The Louisa Volunteer Fire Department, 300 East Main Street, Louisa, Virginia 23093.
