J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Perkinson, Jr. Benjamin

Monday, January 24, 2005

Benjamin C. Perkinson Jr., 64, of Sutherland died Monday January 24, 2005 at Southside Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late Benjamin Perkinson Sr., & Marion Perkinson. Mr. Perkinson was retired from the Philip Morris Company after 33 years of devoted service. He was a 1968 graduate of The University of Richmond, and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1970. He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Geraldine Perkinson, two sons, Michael Perkinson and wife Joanne of Prince George County, Rodney Perkinson and wife Cathy of Dinwiddie, one daughter, Beth Nicholson and husband Buddy of Dinwiddie, six grandchildren, Joshua & Sarah Perkinson of Prince George Co., Ashley & Hunter Perkinson, Morgan & Abigail Nicholson all of Dinwiddie Co.,
and one great grandchild Gabriel McCray of Prince George Co. The family will receive friends Wednesday January 26, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday January 27, 2005, at 1:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Dinwiddie Co. with Rev. Kathleen Julian and Dr. Maurice Hancock officiating; interment will be in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Namozine and Dinwiddie Rescue Squads or the Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Gerrie,Beth,Rodney,Mike and Family,
Our prays and love are with each of you during the lost of Bucky. He was a great man with a contagious smile,a wonderful sense of humor and a fantasic personality. It was no wonder that everyone that knew him loved him. We will always remember and cherish the times we visited and the conversations we had with him. Especially the last visit to Florida to see Lula. Grandma Nelson sends her heartfelt love and prays to you also. Bucky and the entire family took such good care of her when she lived there. We want you to know that since we cannot be there in person that we are sending little Florida Angels to help guide you thrugh your days. May you find peace, comfort and love in your memories of him with family and friends. We too were in great shock to learn that he was no longer with us, but I bet he and his Dad had a wonderful Heavenly reunion! Remember Heavens gain is out loss and we will see him again one day. We are here if you need a long distance shoulder, you will always be in our thought and prays.
You have our love and heartfelt sympathies, Graham (Jet),Janie Nelson and Family
and Lula Nelson

Posted by: Graham and Janie Nelson, III at January 28, 2005 12:36 PM

Bucky was a dear man--kind and caring. We will always be grateful for the help and kindness to our family. We are grateful to have known him. Our prayers and thoughts are with Gerrie and all his family.
With love , prayer and rememberance

Graham,Jr. and Barbara Nelson

Posted by: Graham&Barbara Nelson at January 27, 2005 01:10 PM

We will always remember "Bucky" as a wonderful caring man, who took wonderful care of our grandmother "Lula Nelson" for many years.

Love & Sympathy
Mike, Laura Nelson & Family

Posted by: Mike & Laura Nelson at January 27, 2005 10:04 AM

We will always remember "Bucky" as a wonderful caring man, who take wonderful care of our grandmother "Lula Nelson" for many years.

Posted by: Mike & Laura Nelson at January 27, 2005 10:03 AM

While I have not seen Ben in years, he was the manager at the plant where I first began working for Philip Morris in 1972. I have many fond memories of Ben as my supervisor and as a friend and I share in a small part your mourning, knowing the world is not as good a place without Ben as it was when he was here.
My hearfelt sympathies to family and those others who loved him.
Joe Griffin

Posted by: Joe Griffin at January 26, 2005 12:08 PM