Hamilton Edward Perkins, Sr.

Deaconess Dr. Sandra Farmer Baugh Chester/Gooch, VA

Dearest Mrs. Perkins. Dr. Pat, Family, Relatives, Friends, Classmates, Students, Coworkers, Church Workers. etc....Peacock Strutting down Boushall's Memory Boulevard w/Living Color Flashbacks...Coach P joking: "How was your Chinese/Japanese Trip"? Citing my Travelling Seminar(7th Grade Social Studies)focused on Final Project Reports featuring Ivory Soap Carvings of National/International Landmarks: Washington Monument, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Big Ben, Eiffel/Pisa Leaning Towers, Great Giza Sphinx, China Great Wall, etc....Remember Our Loving God granted precious memories to embrace fond floral bouquets suspended in crystal of our "Honey Ham" forever & ever. LuvYa, Deaconess Dr. Sannie & Deacon Haywie(D); D'Vetrio/Stacie & D'Mitri; Angel, D'Vetrio Jr., Danae, Davi & SBCS-S(VP/P '98-'02). Our Loving God is Our Rock of Rocks in All Seasons (Psalm 18:2 & Ecclesiastes 3:1-8).

My deepest condolences to you all. As a student of Boushall I knew Mr. Perkins. He was a really great man and all of us students loved him. Wishing you guys all the love and light during this hard time.

Condolences to the family mr. Perkins use to be my teacher at.mosby middle school in the early 80's he was my gym teacher her will be missed.

Will miss Hamilton on the organ playing for the men's choir and in the bell choir. You know how I enjoy the bell choir. My deepest sympathy to the family. Vergie Cowans

To Mrs. Perkins, Dr. Perkins and Family, I'm praying for you all during this season of grief and if their anything we can do for you during this time please let me & my family know. KJ Granderson

Please accept our prayers during your time of sorrow. May you all find peace in the essence of his beautiful spirit. Sending love from Kimberly Boyd and your VSU family.

Mr. Perkins affectionately called Mr. P. was loved by all his Students and the Staff at Be Safe Driving School. My deepest sympathy to Mr. P's family.

To Perkins family you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of you husband,father,and grandfather who will be surely missed.He was my classmate and teammate my number 1 guard on the offensive line.Rest in Peace my friend.

To the family, our sincere condolences on your loss. Our prayers are that God will bless you all. David & Shirley Goodall,Sr., and Family

My heartfelt condolences to the Perkins' family. I will miss my lifelong friend and walking partner from Maggie L. Walker High School. May you rest in peace. Richard W. Thompson

Wishing the Perkins family my sincere condolences for your loss. I am praying that God's love and care will be with you during this difficult time.I have so many fond memories of my MLW '64 classmate as a fellow teacher and coach for RPS. Hamilton was a special guy and educator and I will cherish those good memories he has left behind. May he rest in peace! Dennis Winston

Cheri and I were sorry to hear of Mr. Perkins' passing. Please know we are praying with you for comfort and peace. We will always remember our times together at John F. Kennedy HS. May God continue to bless you and your family. William and Cheri James

To the Perkins family, we extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Hamp. We will continue to pray for your family in this time of loss. May the memories you have be a comfort to you in the days to come. (Your former neighbor) Marshall & LaVerne Ingram

Ella, Katrina and family my prayers are with all of you. Ella,I am sadden to know of the passing of your husband. He was a gentle, kind person. Peace of God be with you. Rita Boisseau Bonner

We pass on our condolences to the Perkins family. Ham(Pig) Perkins was a big brother to me when I enrolled at VSU in 1967. His brother Wendell, and my brother attended St Paul's College together and he was always a quiet, soft spoken nice guy until he put on the pads. He took care of me as well as his roommate(Dewey Helms) God bless the family and may you truly find comfort in the arms of the Father during this most difficult time. In loving memory Raymond "Frog" Carey and Joyce Boykin Carey

As my first roommate at Virginia State he was my brother away from home. As a teammate on the football team he protected me on every snap of the ball. You have our heartfelt sympathy. Dewey and Camille Helms.

Perk Perk was my friend, co-worker and confidante at Mosby Middle School. We enjoyed working together and he taught me how to teach a few fundamental skills during our football unit to our students. He was a gentle man and when asked a question, he would pause, think about it, clear his throat and then give me an answer. He was fair but firm with his students. He was well respected by everyone. Ella always kept me up to date on Perk Perk whenever I saw her. Ella, you and your family have my deepest sympathy and may Perk Perk's soul rest in peace. Sincerely, Janice Ryles

Ella, It saddened me to hear of the homegoing of your husband. Praying the Lord will give you the strength and comfort you need doing this difficult time. Cathy Reid Rodwell

So much more than a coach in sports.....a coach in life!

Paul Pleasants

PERK was a mentor,a gentle giant,and as a little guy who couldn't wait to wear the GREEN WHITE GOLD,and then wearing the same VSU uniform. It was honor to finally meet/ work with one of my inspirations to pursue my athletic goals. You will be truly missed. Rest in peace. May God bless your family and keep them strong. Murray Wood ( co-worker)

Ella and family; Hamp as we called him was one of the best cousins to have. He was so nice and caring. He really was one of the finest examples of a Godly man. He will be missed but remembered so fondly for his kindness. You have my sympathy and prayers during this time. Sheila Gaines Mitchell

I am saddened to learn of Hamp's passing. I have so many fond memories as we grew up together as members of Providence Park Baptist Church and our years at Virginia State. May God bless and comfort you now and in the days, months, and years to come.

My deepest condolences to you and your family Prayers sent up and over you during this time Keep God's unchanging hand's close to you my Brother

From Sacramento Ca, I was so sad to hear of Hamp's passing. He was the nicest person by far. Keep him in your heart. You are in my prayers, Cousin Anita Gaines Conner

Words fail to express my sorrow for your loss. Mr. Perkins was my gymnastics coach at John F. Kennedy High School. Without his commitment and dedication, it would have been unlikely that I would have had the opportunity to become a collegiate athlete in a sport that I loved. He was a kind gentle soul! I will always remember his kindness to me and my sisters as athletes and his encouragement to us with our education. I hope that you have some comfort in learning the positive impact that he has had on many former students. He was a great fatherly mentor. I will continue to pray for your family with hopes that today's sadness will be replaced with joyous memories. Monica L. Manns, JFK '74 and Gymnastics Team Member

Mrs. Ella Perkins and family, you know you are held in prayer at this time. My sympathies of prayer and condolences for you and the family is cherished by fond memories of your husband bringing you to work in the mornings before he went to work himself. May God continue to wrap you in his tender loving care as you draw strength and love from him each day. Know that God never makes mistakes in what he does. He only takes the best and beautiful flowers in his garden......he is now at rest and his now cheering you and the family on to be strong and endure everyday..... Linda Comfort and Family

ELLA your husband was a joy to be around. He always showed respect for others. He was indeed a treasure. I pray for you and your family. Always remembering he was special. sincerely your friend. FW

Mrs. Ella, I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing, I just want you to know that my prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorro, love you and thinking of you, love Pamela Austin and family

Sympathy and Prayers to Hamilton Perkins, Jr. in the loss of your father. East End chapter 79, Order of Eastern Star of VA, PHA

Condolences to the Perkins family in the loss of Hamilton. We were co-workers at Mosby Middle School. Perkins always had a smile and an encouraging word when ever you saw him. I pray that God of hope grant you His peace as you continue to trust in Him. Juanita Armistead

Our hearts are broken to learn of the passing of our long time friend, Hamp Perkins. Hamp was a kind gentle giant among men. Heaven has gained an Angel. Our condolences and prayers go out to his wife, children and family. He will be missed more than we can say. Sleep well my friend. Sleep well. With love and respect, Edwin, Ruth, Gayle, Beverly and Henderson along with Denise Henderson Glover.

Condolences to The Perkins Family, Perkins and I were co-workers at Mosby Middle School(Phy. Ed. Dept). May God bless and comfort you during this time & always..Gwendolyn "Randolph" Tunstall

To the Family of Mr. Hamilton Perkins, Sr.,

Our sincerest sympathy to his wife and children. Our thoughts are also with extended family and friends. Sending prayers of comfort and peace to you all during this time. Please accept our condolences as we are extremely sorry and saddened to hear of his passing. Mr. Perkin's had a great history/friendship with our beloved Bradford Jordan.

Respectfully,

A Metropolitan Driving School, LLC

One of the best Teacher and Coach ever to grace the halls of John F. Kennedy H.S. A true mentor and friend. Condolences to the Perkins family. He truly be missed. Atty. Wayne Salter, Laurel,MD

Sincere love and condolences to you all. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Perkins at Boushall Middle School and have wonderful memories of his love of education and nurturing demeanor w/children. Cheryl Mangum

Rest of paradise my '64 classmate, you were truly a good friend and classmate. Carolyn Fortune Jones

From San Jose, CA, I send condolences and prayers for my old neighborhood friend, handball buddy, football teammate, Football rival (VSU vs VUU), and just a fine friend. I know he will be missed by all but his memories remains. My last visit was during our 50th class reunion. I will cherish his memory as he rests in peace.

Wilbur Jackson

From here in Atlanta, I'm so sorry to hear of our MLW '64 classmates passing. To the family please except my condolences & prayers during this time. Hamilton was one jolly guy and we always laughed for a while whenever we got together over the years! As he wrote in my HS yearbook, "all the best from wrinkled head"! Again, he was the jolly one! RIP Ham! Henry Goodman

Dear Ella and the Perkins family, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. As you know, we in the Providence Park Community knew Hamilton by his nickname "Ham" We will truly miss him, but know he is with God and his angels! RIP, my friend Eleanor Warren Myers

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.