- Date Of Birth: May 4, 1933
- Date Of Death: April 5, 2023
- State: Ohio
Paul E. Perkins, 89 gained his wings and joined the Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at OSU James Hospital. Paul was born to Helen Wolfelt Perkins and Vernon Perkins.
Paul was a very loving and caring man who loved his family more than anything. His wonderful sense of humor and love of life made everyone who knew him, adore him and always wanted to be in his presence.
Paul was very much into sports and encouraged young people to be involved also. He had a great love of basketball and would have a basketball hoop erected in their back yard where his sons and grandchildren played often. In his younger days he volunteered at the then called Salesian boys and girls club.
Paul had a great love for Jazz with Miles Davis and Canonball Adderley being some of his favorite jazz musicians. He also had a love for playing cards, pinochle was his game. He along with his wife Florence would play for hours with his brothers-in-laws and other friends
Paul was proceeded in death by his mother Helen Wolfelt Perkins and father Vernon Perkins, wife Florence Lopez Perkins and son Luis Perkins. Step daughters Leondra Lawrence, Florencia Walker and Juana Johnson. Paul will be greatly missed by his son Umar (Candice) Khidr, Step-son Daryl (Della) Walker, Step-daughter Tanya (Joseph) Edwards. Grandsons: Andre, Romale, Aerion, Saeed, Khalid, Jamil, Muhammad and Hassan. Granddaughters: Shiquitta, Dashala, Kimiko, Camila, Alexandria, Jamila and Aneesa. Many step grandchildren many and great grandchildren. A host of family and friends
