Abraham Perkins

Obituary For Abraham Perkins

Homegoing of Abraham Perkins, God’s favorite son, who transitioned this earthly life on Saturday, April 11, 2626. Abraham was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ of Nazareth to receive his crowns, rewards, and eternal life.

Life and Legacy

Abraham was born 12 March 1956 in Pompano Beach, Florida. He was educated in Public Schools in Jacksonville, where he became a resident. He was baptized as a little boy, by Pastor Dr. Charles B. Dailey at First Baptist Church of Oakland in Jacksonville, Florida. Abraham also spent a short time in the United States Army.

Abraham was a kind, caring, honest man of GOD who truly loved the Lord, having being taught the bible by his mother since birth. He knew his bible and sang gospel songs, one of his favorites entitled “I’m Going Up on the Rough Side of the Mountain”, another “Jesus loves me.” He was known for always making people laugh, always speaking to people, and giving complements. A kind soul who would give you his last expecting nothing in return. He became unhoused at an early age after the passing away of his mother, feeling he had no one left in the city who cared about him. He became an advocate for many in the unhoused community. He went about helping everyone he could. He especially protected women and children from the harshness of the world. He directed them to clean food and shelter, and though he was not treated well in the community, he was a survivor.

Some miracles God performed in his life include how he had a speech impediment of profuse stuttering and was introduced to the world, cigarettes, and alcohol. When asked how he stopped all of this without any kind of human and medical assistance, he simply stated, “I went to God and He told me how to do it.” He never went back to that way of life. Abraham told the tear-jerking story of when one day during a hurricane he was intentionally locked out of the shelter and not allowed to enter. He huddled against the building with a blanket. He felt like just letting go and sliding into the water to drown, but the Lord told him to hold on and he did and survived.

Health

Not realizing who Abraham really was in Christ, he suffered ill treatment at the hands of both a pastor whom he trusted, and then at a local rehab facility, and after much prayer, before his passing away he received excellent loving treatment through Shands Hospital North, and at Haven Hospice. It was a God answered prayer because at last he was shown true Godly love and respect in the hands of these Godsent people before he transitioned from this earth. This was along with the precious prayers from Chaplain Billy who also read the bible to him, which he welcomed. Also, the Haven Hospice staff who often sat with him playing music and talking to him. They could see the kind soul he was.

Family

Abraham was predeceased by and blessed to be the son of his mother, Ruth Perkins Ross, and his wife (NN). He is survived by his cat Gracie, younger brother David Perkins, his niece in Christ, LeQuita Johnson, and his sister Apostle, Sgt, Rita Perkins. His sister has always ensured he was provided for throughout his life, advocating and protecting him even during her several years of living abroad, until his passing away.

INTERMENT SERVICE will be held Friday, May 29, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 1 pm at Restlawn Memorial Cemetery, 2600 Ribault Scenic Drive, Jacksonville 32208. The beloved Mr. Abraham Perkins’ vessel will be laid to rest there next to his mother. He was A Good Godly Man who is surely loved and missed.

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