Julius Roy Perkins passed away August 3, 2020. He was born February 16, 1957. Due to the COVID-19 Statues, a memorial will be held on the anniversary of his death in 2021 at San Leandro Funeral Home in San Leandro California. His body is being flown to Jacksonville Florida (his birth home) per his previous request. His funeral will be held in Jacksonville Florida with his immediate family members.
Julius retired from the Port of Oakland after 28 years of service. He was affiliated with the City of Refuge and The Love Center. Julius was a Master of Music. He was well known as the “best and greatest professional DJ” for 41 years throughout the Bay Area. He touched countless lives through his music, using it to transform and bring joy and happier times to anyone he met, earning the name, “Joy Roy”. He always wore a smile regardless of how he felt. His mission in life was to encourage and transfer positive energy to everyone. Julius attended numerous concerts. His favorite artist and longtime friend was Chaka Khan. He traveled to several countries and met various celebrities including President Nelson Mandela, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and Congressman John Lewis. A life well lived and now his smile and laughter are echoing throughout Heaven. Julius will be deeply missed but forever in our hearts.
He leaves to cherish in his memory: sisters Jean Jones (Frederick), Doris Horne Stinson Keglar, and Jewell Perkins Mitchell and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Mr. Perkin's Graveside service will take place at Edgewood Cemetery on August 21st 2020 at 10:00 am. Address, 4519 N. Edgewood Dr. Jacksonville, Florida 32219, Phone number 904-765-2484.
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