Robert "Bob” “Bubba" Reid Perkins
April 14, 1946 - September 02, 2024
S. Chesterfield, VA
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Robert "Bob” “Bubba" Reid Perkins
April 14, 1946 - September 02, 2024
S. Chesterfield, VA
Obituary
Robert “Bob” “Bubba” Reid Perkins, 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diane Aronberg Perkins, his three children Michelle Perkins Lange, Kimberly Perkins Hamm (Glenn), and Zachary Austin Perkins (Liddy), and three grandchildren, William Hamm, Everett Hamm, and SiSi Lange. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Ralph Aronberg; nieces, Pamela (Keith) Donnelly, Brenda (Eric) Gass, and Anna (Larry) Carter, and Ashley Aronberg; nephew Ryan (Maggie) Aronberg; and numerous cousins and extended family members, all of whom were close to his heart.
Bob was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1964, and Virginia Commonwealth University, Class of 1971. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed aboard the USS America. During his time at sea, he earned the Order of Magellan for circumnavigating the globe. His military honors include the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Navy Unit Commendation Award, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. In his professional life, Bob worked at Dunville, Hill-Phoenix, and SESCO, where he forged lifelong friendships.
He was renowned for his humor, sharp wit, timely jokes, and love of quizzing family and friends on Classic Rock trivia. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed keeping up with Washington football and baseball teams.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 7th at Branch’s Baptist Church, located at 3400 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA. The family will receive friends for visitation at 2:00 PM followed by a 3:00 PM funeral service and subsequent burial service at the church cemetery. A reception will be held in the church social hall after the service.
Robert “Bubba” was preceded in death by his parents, William Hugh “Jiggs” and Dessie Chatham Perkins, his brother Thomas Wayne Perkins and his sister-in-law, Carolyn B. Perkins, and their daughter, Mary Kay Perkins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Branch’s Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Online condolences at www.morrissett.com
Visitation
- Date & Time: September 7, 2024 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
- Venue: Branch's Baptist Church
- Location: 3400 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 276-5000
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: September 7, 2024 (3:00 PM)
- Venue: Branch's Baptist Church
- Location: 3400 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 276-5000
Interment
- Date & Time: September 7, 2024 (4:00 PM)
- Following Service: Reception To Follow
- Venue: Branch's Baptist Church
- Location: 3400 Broad Rock Blvd Richmond, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 276-5000
Branch’s Baptist Church Cemetery Fund
- Address: 3400 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://app.easytithe.com/App/Giving/branchsbaptistchurch
- Email Address: office@branchs.org
- Phone Number: (804) 276-5000
- Description: We are an autonomous church that chooses to be affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist General Association of Virginia.
The Tunnel To Towers Foundation
- Address: 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://t2t.org/
- Email Address: donationsupport@t2t.org
- Phone Number: (718) 987-1931
- Description: Since 9/11, we have been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001.
3 responses to Robert "Bob” “Bubba" Reid Perkins
Robbie Koon DeFreese says:
September 5, 2024
Diane, Kim, Glenn & Family, so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed being around Bob at the twins’ birthdays. He was always smiling. You & your Family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing others care. Sending hugs & prayers,
Dan & Robbie
Fil Bondurant says:
September 7, 2024
Diane, I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Frank Robinson says:
September 8, 2024
Diane, Bob was a dear friend and shipmate during our time aboard the USS America. We Shared many great times, many laughs and became very close friends. he was one of few close friends in my Division during the three years we served together (’67-70′).
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. A donation to Tunnel to Towers will be made by me in his name. God Bless…