Charles Edward Perkins, age 78, departed this life on August 18, 2025 at Columbia's NHC Facility on Walnut Lane. He was the son of the late James Perkins and the late Evelyn Kennedy Young. He was educated in the Maury County School System and graduated in the Carver Smith High, Class of 1965. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Young, Sr., and his wife, Lana Stone Perkins.
He served 7 years in the Air Force and achieved the rank of Sargent. When he retired, he left with an Honorable Discharge. He also worked as a Deputy Sheriff in the Maury County Sherri's Department, and a Security Guard for Maury Regional Hospital.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 12:00 NOON – 1pm At Mt Calvary Missionary Baptist Church's Annex at the corner of East 8th Street & Glade Street, Columbia, TN. The Funeral service will follow with Pastor Kenny L. Anderson, Sr., officiating. Military Honors will be provided by representatives of the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by a devoted daughter: Charlisa Perkins, granddaughter: Diamond Frierson. Other daughters: Cynthia Frierson, Vanessa Perkins and Dorothy Perkins. one brother, Trent Young. Sisters: Angela Armstrong, Rosa Booker and Tina Baxter. Sister-in-law: Lena Young. 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Grace Memorial Funeral Home, Fayetteville, TN & The Rose Of Sharon Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements for Charles Edward Perkins
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