VISITATION
First Methodist Church-
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Timpson, Tx 75975
Official Obituary of
Charles Morris Perkins
December 7, 1926 ~ October 31, 2018 (age 91) 91 Years Old
Charles Perkins Obituary
Charles Morris Perkins, 91, of Timpson, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born December 7, 1926, in Redland, Texas to the late John Lester and Irene Elizabeth (Burnett) Perkins.
Morris was born and raised in Redland, Texas. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Marines and served his country for several years. When he returned from service, Morris attended Stephen F. Austin State University, achieving a Masters Degree in History and Geography. He met the love of his life, Peggy Julian, and the two were married on February 23, 1951, spending more than 67 wonderful years together.
He spent over 37 years in the teaching and administrative role in the Port Neches Independent school system. Morris enjoyed spending time on the farm while his health would allow, geneology, church choir, poetry, and traveling whenever possible. He was a member of the PTA, NEA, Toastmaster, Fun Travelers, and Rotary Club. Morris was an active member of First United Methodist Church Timpson.
Morris is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Julian Perkins; sons, David Burnett Perkins and wife Michelle, James Calvin Perkins, William Hardin Perkins; grandchildren, Sarah Perkins, Johnathon Perkins, Hannah Perkins, Phillip Perkins; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Lester and Irene Elizabeth (Burnett) Perkins; son, Phillip Julian Perkins; and seven siblings.
Morris was born and raised in Redland, Texas. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Marines and served his country for several years. When he returned from service, Morris attended Stephen F. Austin State University, achieving a Masters Degree in History and Geography. He met the love of his life, Peggy Julian, and the two were married on February 23, 1951, spending more than 67 wonderful years together.
He spent over 37 years in the teaching and administrative role in the Port Neches Independent school system. Morris enjoyed spending time on the farm while his health would allow, geneology, church choir, poetry, and traveling whenever possible. He was a member of the PTA, NEA, Toastmaster, Fun Travelers, and Rotary Club. Morris was an active member of First United Methodist Church Timpson.
Morris is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Julian Perkins; sons, David Burnett Perkins and wife Michelle, James Calvin Perkins, William Hardin Perkins; grandchildren, Sarah Perkins, Johnathon Perkins, Hannah Perkins, Phillip Perkins; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Lester and Irene Elizabeth (Burnett) Perkins; son, Phillip Julian Perkins; and seven siblings.
INTERMENT
Woodlawn Cemetery-
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Timpson, TX 75975
FUNERAL SERVICE
First Methodist Church-
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Timpson, Tx 75975
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