Jonathan Demone Perkins was born on November 16, 1988 in Dallas, Texas to the Parents of Jacquelyn Renee' Perkins and Bobby Culpepper. Jonathan attended and graduated R.L. Thornton Elementary School as a young boy. He went on to attend Faith Family Academy for Middle School and High School. He then graduated in 2007 and went on to attend Cedar Valley College for 3 years to achieve an Associate's Degree in Physical Education. Following his Associate's Degree he then established the Texas Wolves Basketball community team. For the next 2 years, Jonathan worked at the Life Charter Academy located in Dallas, Texas. Jonathan loved sports, including football. He then signed with the Dallas Savage, a first pro arena football team. At this time in his life, Jonathan decided to give back and worked as a professional trainer, with Fitness Connection. A year later, is hard work paid off and he became an Assistant Manager. Jonathan has always been proud and passionate about everything he became a part of and put his heart into it.
Jonathan leaves behind his long time girlfriend Miata Pride and her son Bryden Norman; he was a loving son, a very special friend and a devoted big brother to, Jasmine De'Nae Perkins, Joshua Ray Perkins and to all of Dallas until the Lord called his dearest angel home in the early morning on April 11, 2021. Also left to cherish his loving and devoted memory: his mother, Jacquelyn Perkins, brother Joshua Perkins; sister, jasmine De'Nae Perkins; aunt, Cheryl Perkins, three uncles; Roy Lynn Perkins, Calvin Perkins, Keeman Towns; three cousins, Crystal Lucius, Christina Finch, Christopher Finch; a niece, Zuri Delley-Finch; and many other cousins, relatives and friends.
