Durwood Allen Perkins, Jr.

On Thursday, September 5th, another angel ascended to heaven, as Durwood passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by his loved ones. Durwood was a proud graduate of Granby High School. Following his graduation, he joined the Marine Corps and served as a reservist before finding his calling as a firefighter with the Air Combat Rescue Squad at Norfolk Naval Air Base. He gave much of his life to this undertaking, where he served with honor until his retirement in 1990. Durwood always loved people and every dog he met. He continued to serve his community and faith by serving as a deacon and joyful member of several churches throughout the Hampton Roads area; most recently at VB Beacon Baptist Church. Durwood was the cherished son of Durwood Alan Perkins Sr. and Alma Vernell Clark Perkins. He is survived by his loving wife, Anne Lee Jackson Perkins; his brother, John Edward Perkins Sr. (Jenny); his niece, Kacey Perkins; and his nephew, John Edward Perkins Jr. He was a proud father of four amazing children: Durwood Allen Perkins III (deceased 2019) (Lisa Prazmark), Brian Keith Perkins (Dr. Lynn Lambert), LeeAnne Hockey (Geoff Hockey) and Heather Price (Thad Price). He was also a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren: David, Daniel, and Andrew Perkins; Ava and Nathan Hockey; Benjamin Lambert and Kate Perkins; and Jackson and Jillian Price. Services: Wake: Friday, September 13, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Funeral: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Virginia Beach Beacon Baptist Church, 2301 Newstead Drive, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Naval Air Station, Norfolk at https://www.firehero.org/department/naval-air-station-norfolk/. Please visit his webpage at www.woodlawnnorfolk.com to leave a note of condolence to his family.