Robert Lee Perkins Jr.

Robert Lee. Perkins Jr.(Known by his family as Junior) arrived at his permanent address called "Glory" on December 3,2013. He was born on May 22, 1944 in Philadelphia .PA to the late parents of Robert L. Perkins Sr. & Francis Perkins He was educated in the Phila. Public and Parochial school system. Robert was active in his early years at Mt.Zion United Meth. Church and St. Malachy Catholic Church. Years later he united with Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. He never wanted to miss Sunday services. He also knew that God was with him during his many challenges. As a young boy Robert often enjoyed watching cowboy movies. So much so that he watched every western there was such as: "Buddy goes West", "Butch and the Sundance Kid", and Buffalo Bill etc. If there was a good time to be had Robert (Rocket) Perkins was your man or "Party Time Rob" (as many of his friends knew him) was often seen with a big smile on his face. Robert was well known for being a real snazzy dresser. He had a "Happy-go-Lucky" personality with which he touched and affected the lives of so many people. Robert a man that had strong work ethics, had a specialized trade as a machinist, through out his years Rob held many positions in maintenance, and food service industries. His last position was with Aramark Co. He cared deeply for his family and encouraged them to reach for something higher. He never hesitated to speak what was on his mind. Rob truly enjoyed life he was always about having a good time whether it was just a simple conversation with friends & family or him talking about how "He was going to go on a tear". He often enjoyed making some of his favorite meals like spaghetti and fried chicken wings. One thing is for sure you could always count on him for a good laugh through one of his many life stories or with a colorful phrase that only he knew how to explain. Robert is truly going to be missed, not only by his children, but, by his grands & great grand children, sisters and brothers, and also his dear friends as well. His memory will forever be cherished by his 2 daughters: Erica Perkins-Beck, Shayla Crawford-Perkins, 4 sisters Jacqueline Harvey (Ralph), Carolyn Boulware, Denise Solomon, Margaret Perkins, 4 brothers: Marshall Johnson, Thomas, Kevin and Michael Perkins, one aunt Francis J. Blakney. 3 grands: Johnathan & Evita Lott, Darryl & Derrick Beck, 4 great grands: Nidaja Dawkins, Marayah Roher, Janiyah Lott, Makaylah Beck. A very special devoted friend Carol "Jean" Kinsey, family and many others. Loving family and friends will truly miss "Rob"

Service:

December 11, 2013 Service 11:00am

Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church 230 W. Coulter Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19144



Visitation:

December 11, 2013 9:00am-10:00am

Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church 230 W. Coulter Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19144

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