Willie E. Perkins, 91, died August 27, 2022. He was born October 4, 1930 in El Dorado, AR to Sebe and Eula Perkins. Willie was a member of the Chidester Baptist Church and worked for many years as a welder.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fennie M. Perkins.   He is survived by his wife of 72 years, BettyE Perkins; his son, Edward G. Perkins (Patricia) of Waskom, TX; a daughter, Treasa A. Evans (Mike) of El Dorado, AR; eight grandchildren, Edward Perkins, Steven Breazeale, Tonya Schoubrock, Misty Rankin, Kristy Kilburn, Ashley Barbo, Danny Perkins and Bobby Perkins; a sister, Carol Holsing; a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews and his "fur baby" Thomas the Tom Cat.