Dwight W H Perkins Sr

Dwight William Henry Perkins Sr. was born to the late Margaret (Richards) Perkins and Harold Perkins on September 21, 1945, in Seaford, Delaware. God granted Dwight Sr. rest on April 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was 78.
Dwight Sr. was educated in the Seaford School System and graduated from William C. Jason High School. In his early 20's he began working for Young's Funeral Home until he was employed at Justin Fiberglass Tanks from 1985 until their closing in 2006.
Dwight Sr. was a loving and supportive man that enjoyed quality time and family. He was an avid reader who understood knowledge was the key. When he needed a quiet place, you could find Dwight Sr. casting his fishing line. He was also well versed in sports from basketball to NASCAR. While Dwight Sr. may have worn any team's jersey, he was a devoted Baltimore Raven fan. He will truly be missed.
Dwight Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Harold Perkins; wife, Monica Perkins; son, Dwight Perkins Jr.; two brothers, Harold Perkins Jr. and Donald Perkins; former wife and mother of his children, Phyllis Perkins; granddaughter, Corinda Perkins, two brother- in-laws, Sherwood Sampson and Larry Gaines; and one sister-in-law, Bonne Gregory.
Dwight Sr. is survived by his four daughters, Dweena Santiago (Jose) of Lincoln, DE; Dorothy Perkins of Lewes, DE; Katina Custis (Donnell) of Stone Mountain, GA; Alicia Osorio of Milton, DE; three sons, Airan Matthews of Georgetown, DE; Andre Matthews (Felicia) of Seaford, DE; Adrian Matthews of Seaford, DE; one brother, Terry Perkins (Lelia) of Newark, DE; two sisters-in-law Mary Helen Jenkins of Baltimore, MD; Jamasine Matthews of Seaford, DE; three brother- in-laws, Gary Gaines (Cliffonia) of Seaford, DE; Donald Gaines (Denise) of Newark, DE; Warren Gaines of Newark, DE; 39 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.