He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Ethel Perkins; son, Thomas E. Perkins; grandson, Jacob Perkins; brothers, Jackie & Donnie Perkins.
Tom worked for G.E. for over 30 years. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of the Coral Ridge Separate Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 51 years, Marsha Perkins; daughter, Pamela Perkins-Herd (Stewart); grandchildren, Lori Wyne, Nicholas Perkins, Shayla Perkins & Lydia Perkins.
Visitation Sunday, October, 27, 2019 from 1-8pm at Fairdale-McDaniel Funeral Home, 411 Fairdale Rd. Funeral Monday, October 28, 2019 11am in the Fairdale-McDaniel Chapel with burial to follow at Mt. Holly Cemetery.