Donnis Perkins Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donnis Perkins (Dequincy, Louisiana), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donnis left this world on November 2, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donnis Perkins to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore Perkins and Nellie Perkins; and his siblings, Rex Perkins, Gordan Perkins, James Perkins, John Perkins and Peggy Hardy.
He is survived by: his wife Joan Perkins; his children, Deedee Shrope (Jimmy), Vernon "Veno" Perkins (Trish) and Shane Perkins (Morgan Upchurch); his grandchildren, Justin Shrope (Kayla), Joshua Shrope (Megan), Cortney Touchet (Dustin) and Zaine Perkins (Alec); his great grandchildren, Kaiden Richard, Hannah Simon, Paityne Simon, Thai Simon, Brylan Shrope, Lydia Shrope, William Shrope and Charlize Pahlavan; and his siblings, Clyde Perkins (Phyllis), Christine Harrison (Bill), Connie Chism (Raymond), Betty Hudson and Dean Eddleman. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home (1810 W Fourth St, DeQuincy, LA 70633). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 at 3:30 PM at the Good Hope Cemetery.
