Joseph Perkins, Sr.

Joseph Joe Perk Papa Perkins Sr. was called by the Lord to eternal rest on Friday, April 9, 2010. Devoted husband of 62 years to Alka Smith Perkins. Beloved father of Dennis ( Louise ), Joseph Jr. ( Sheryl ), and David ( Bridget ) Perkins, Donna P. Hudson, Deanna P. Hubbard, Joanne Perkins, Joan P. ( Frank ) Knoten, Sandra P. ( Andrew Sr. ) Muller, Linda P. ( Kelvin Sr. ) Wright and Karan P. ( Freddie ) Alexander. Son of the late Berks, Sr., and Elvira Perkins. Brother of Superintendent Nathaniel Griffin, Sr.Sadie Jones, Gladys Edwards, Annabelle Simmons and the late Berks Perkins, Jr., Rosie Harris, Ulla Mae Davis, Effie Woods and Earlene Jones. Brother in law of Marine Sanders. Devoted friend of Issac McPherson Sr. Also survived by 24 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 4 sons in law, 3 daughters in law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Age: 84 Years A native of Houma, La. and a resident of Westwego, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Thompson Temple C O G I C and all neighboring churches of God In Christ. Employees of Celotex Corp., Redman Corp., Ochsner Medical Center Westbank, Total Home Health Care, Southern Quality Home Health, Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, NONTC, Boines Construction, Elmer Tiles and West Jefferson Medical Center CCU Dept. are invited to attend the funeral service from Thompson Temple COGIC, 1515 Whitney Ave., Gretna, La., on Saturday April 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (No Wake) Visitation from 8:00a.m. until service time. Interment: Restlawn Cemetery- Avondale, La. Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com