Jimmy D. Perkins was born May 27, 1948, and passed away December 26, 2025, at the age of 77.

He is survived by his son, Derek Perkins; sister, Alma Rose Leigh; granddaughter, Kim Perkins and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Hedy Perkins; siblings, Berta Williams, Lurlene Clark, Georgia Martin and Johnny Wayne Perkins.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Rev. Mike Streams will be officiating. Interment to follow at Miller Annex, Starks, Louisiana.