Mr. Virgil E. Perkins' Obituary
Mr. Virgil E. Perkins, 71, died Saturday, May 30, 2015. Born February 6, 1944 in Burton, MI to Stanley and Gertrude (Shafer) Perkins, He had been an employee of Orchard Foods for several years before retiring, and had also worked for Nordco Drum, as a security guard, and Port City Die Cast. He married the former Sandra Doctor on January 6, 1971 in Howell, MI., and they were blessed with a son, Dennis, and three grandchildren: Danny, Zander and McKenna. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patricia Humphrey; and two brothers: Norman and Warren. Virgil's favorite time of the year was Christmas, and he had celebrated it by playing Santa Claus for over 20 years. A Celebration of Virgil’s Life will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Celebration Community Church, 1260 W. Sherman Blvd.
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