Derrick Perkins Sr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Derrick Perkins Sr. of Hampton, Virginia, whose life came to an end on May 24, 2025 at the age of 60, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
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 Derrick 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.
A memorial service was held on Friday, May 30th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Shalom Baptist Church (1111 24th St, Newport News, VA 23607). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Miracle Temple Baptist Church (617 32nd St, Newport News, VA 23607). A repast will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at the After Burial Shalom Baptist Church (1111 24th St, Newport News, VA 23607). A burial will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at the After Funeral Service Hampton Memorial Gardens (155 Butler Farm Rd, Hampton, VA 23666). His vision for Shalom was, "Preparing God's People for the Work of the Lord," based on Matthew 28:18-20 and has championed many "firsts" in the history of Shalom, especially through the unprecedented plights of COVID.
