Dale Perkins
February 18, 1955 ~ August 2, 2023
LUCAMA – Dale Perkins, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Born in Miami County, Ohio on February 18, 1955, he was the son of the late Charles Louis Perkins and Rutha Swabb Perkins. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Doug Perkins; and his nephew Patrick Perkins.
Dale loved drag racing and anything to do with cars. He was a Corvette enthusiast and loved his red 93 Special Edition. Dale loved spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed. He made a difference in the life of everyone who knew him and he leaves behind a tremendous legacy of life, love, and laughter.
Dale is survived by his wife of 44 years, Teresa Perkins; his sons, Michael of California, and Joshua of Ohio; his brothers, Dennis Perkins (Jane) of Bradford Ohio, and Daryl Perkins (Sherrie) of Deer Creek Park, New York; his grandkids, Michael, Joshua and Gabriel.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Dale’s life will be held at a later time.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Dale, was my baby, l loved him from the start. I was about 7 when Dale was born, when I picked him up out of his basnett, I thought my Aunt Ruthie was going to faint! All went well, but I wasn’t allowed to Pick Dale up any more.. boob hoo!