John Perkins, Jr.

Passed 12/25/2016

Obituary For John Perkins, Jr.

John 'Sonny' Perkins, Jr. Nashville, TN Age 68, passed away December 25, 2016. Survived by loving and devoted wife of over 38 years, devoted children, Kimberly Perkins & Travis White, brother, Thomas Floyd, uncle, Dr. J. Lucious Fitzgerald other relatives & friends. Viewing Thursday 12-6 visitation Friday 11-12 with funeral to follow at Terrell Broady Funeral Home, 615-244-4755



Guest Book

I read about the recent death of 'Sonny' and I know the Perkins family and loved ones have saddened hearts today. So I wanted to share this beautiful scripture where our heavenly father, Jehovah, (Psalm 83:18), promises us that he is going to do away with man's greatest enemy, death. Rev. 21: 4; 'And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. Isaiah 33:24 guarantees us: 'And no resident will say 'I am sick.' God's kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for at Matt. 6: 9, 10 will bring about these wonderful promises, including the resurrection. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, but we are all guaranteed a resurrection. (John 5:28, John 6:40, John 11:25) Also, Titus 1: 2 tells us this promise of a resurrection: 'is based on a hope of the everlasting life that God, who cannot lie, promised long ago.' Isaiah 26:19 'Your dead will live......And the earth will let those powerless in death come to life.' Isaiah 25:8 'He will swallow up death forever. For Jehovah himself has spoken it.' For more comforting scriptures please visit: http://bit.ly/1K38EFt. It has given me hope, strengthened my faith and helped me find the answer to Why? I know it will do the same for you. Jehovah invites you to throw all your burdens on him and he will sustain you in your time of grief. It is my prayer this scripture will give you comfort in your grief. If you feel up to contacting me, my email address is: myranj@centurytel.net Please watch this beautiful video entitled 'Keep Your Eyes on the Prize' https://tv.jw.org/#en/video/VODChildren/pub-pksn_24_VIDEO

- M J

To the Perkins Family I would like to take this time to express my condolences to the entire family. We are sorry to hear about the passing of John Perkins Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We understand the pain and suffering that the family and friends are dealing with. There is not one person that has not lost someone in death. Seeing that we are all a part of God's earthly family; there is a common ground that we all share. So today when you grieve, we will all grieve together. Despite our lost, we are not left in a hopeless situation. From the scriptures God tells us that the days ahead will become bright for ourselves, and our departed love ones. For a moment take a look at the loving words that God provides for all who have lost someone in death. God has told us that death is our enemy.( 1 Corinthians 15:26) He has lovingly made arrangement to reverse the effects of sin and death. Again from the scriptures, God states that He would call to those in the graves to come out, yes to stand up in life again.(John 5:28-29) From this scripture, God is giving us His personal guarantee that our departed love ones will live again. Since God is the source of all created life, the mere restoring of it is surely something that He can do. In fact the words of Job 14:15 shows that God has a yearning or desire to give life back to those who have died. All must admit that these are indeed comforting words to hear. Yet we would also like to see this grand arrangement taking place. God also understand this. So He has preserved nine accounts in the bible that speaks about this future arrangement. Yes they serve as a preview of the wonderful blessing soon to come. Take for an example the account at Luke 7:11-17. Here a person had died; then He was reunited back with his many family members and friends. Just think about all those who saw this miracle taking place right before their eyes. In the very same way, God will awaken those who have fal

- Albert