William E. Perkins Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William E. Perkins Jr. of Durham, North Carolina, who passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William E. Perkins Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though William may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William E. Perkins, Sr. and Pauline Causey Perkins. He is survived by: his wife Patricia "Pat" Rice Perkins; his son Adam M. Perkins; his grandson Adam J. "AJ" Perkins; and his sisters, June Ribbink (late Ray) and Faye Kilmon (Ed). He is also survived by sons; several first cousins.
