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Julius Perkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 9 to May 11, 2014.

Julius graduated from Oakdale High School in 1945. He then went to the University of Lafayette on a basketball scholarship for 1 year before enlisting in the Navy spending most of his time in China. After about 2 ½ years in the military, Julius went to Louisiana College in Pineville on a football scholarship graduating in 1950. He met and married the love of his life in 1950 and was married for 64 years. He went to work for Mobil Oil in Lake Charles and then went to work for Big 3 Industries which later became Air Liquide, Inc. retiring after almost 35 years. He is survived by his wife Rita; two children: Becky Debetaz and husband Tommy, and Don Perkins; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; 1 niece Josette Williams and nephew Johnny McDaniel of Houston. He is preceded in death by his son David Perkins; his father Julius Perkins, mother Emily Perkins; sister Helen McDaniel of Houston; brother Jim Perkins of Fort Worth; and niece Lawana Perkins. He was a member of Comite Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Monday May 12, 2014 from 10am until service time at 12:00pm. Interment will follow inside Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Maurice Browning, Mike Lee, Charles Bates, Camille McInnis, Carey Jenkins, and Clem Mullins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Julius' honor to a charity of one's choice or to a retired veterans association. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.greenoaksfunerals.com.

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May 18, 2014

So sorry for the loss of Mr JB. As Gene and I were talking, he reminded me that when he started at Lincoln Big Three, dad placed him under Mr JB to learn the business. We will always appreciate that time and all the talks about both the business and LC. Mom sends her prayers, as do Karen and Rebecca. He is now singing with dad in the Angel Choir. May God bless and keep each of you and give you strength, wisdom and courage in the days, weeks and months ahead. Always, Billye Hodges, Gene and Janis Hodges Steen, Karen Hodges Sasser, and Mark and Rebecca Hodges Griffin

May 13, 2014

Pat Lane

I always looked forward to seeing JB and Mrs. Rita at Comite Baptist Church. I remember the potato soup that ya'll brought me after my heart attack last year. I know you all will miss him, as will I. Thank you so much for all the encouragement you have been to me through the years. I pray that God will bless you in this time and watch over you.

May 13, 2014

Rita,
We are so sorry for you and your family. When we were neighbors we learned that you and JB were two of the nicest people in this world. We know JB is now in a happy, peaceful, and painless place. We love you.

Glynn and Deanna Barker
Charlottesville, VA

May 12, 2014

Skip and Cynthia Abshier

Don and family, We are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We always enjoyed his company when our kids were playing ball together. May he rest in peace.

May 12, 2014

Rita and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Both of you were like a mom and dad to me. I am so glad that I got to see you last week. You and JB are angels sent from heaven and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our love. Mary/Keith Langlois, Vel Fedric, John/Jennie Fedric. I wish we were there to help console you and the family. Love ya.

May 12, 2014

TERRY BROWN

Mrs. Rita and family,
I knew J.B. all my adult life and he always had a kind word and helping hand and of course a joke or two. He loved his Lord and served him daily. As Christians one day we will see our loved ones and will reign and praise our God forever.

May 12, 2014

Zoe&Clem Pearson

Rita,Don,and Becky, Zoe and I send our condelences. Mr. JB was good man and we know he will be missed by all the grandchildren and the great-grandchildren along with you, Ms. Rita, Don and Becky. Comite Baptist church family has lost a fine man and dedicated member. Our thoughs and prayers will be with folks, as you say your goodbye's to Mr. JB.
Zoe & Clem

May 11, 2014

Rhonda Cutrer Galipeau

This comes from across the ocean in Asia Pacific. Our hearts are so sad for your loss. I have great memories of Mr. J.B. and Ms. Rita. Praying for you all during this time of unspeakable loss - knowing that he is now safe with Jesus is a comfort.

May 10, 2014

Boyd and Madelyn Tweedy

Have always had much respect and love for JB. And all of the Perkins family. Many precious and happy memories.Our love goes out to you.

May 10, 2014

Kathleen Robillard

Perky, Becky and Don,there are no words that I can say that will that will ease the pain that you are going through, but know that there are so many prayers going up for all of you. We were all blessed to have known Mr Perkins, he has touched so many lives. May God bless all of you and wrap his loving arms around all of you. Love and prayers

May 10, 2014

Lisa McClure Buxton

Prayers for the entire Perkins family. Mr. J.B. was one of the finest men I've ever known and he will be greatly missed. Much Love to you all.

May 10, 2014

Donnie Perkins

He made me proud to share the Perkins name.

May 10, 2014

Larry and Dot Kinlaw

Sorry for your loss. Mr Perkins was one of the good men.

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