Johnny Ray Perkins

Mr. Johnny Ray Perkins, 76, of Mineola, passed away October 21, 2026, in Tyler. He was born December 28, 1949, in Wise, Virginia, to Quiller and Ruby May Potter Perkins. Johnny moved from Pound, Virginia, to Mineola 50 years ago.

He worked as an electrician for Tyler Pipe and retired after 30 years of service. A hardworking man who valued the simple things in life, Johnny found joy in hunting, fishing, and, most importantly, spending time with his family. Johnny served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was a proud member of VFW Post # 7523, in Mineola.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 39 years, Dixie Lorance Perkins; infant son, Johnny Ray Perkins; three sisters, Janice Amerson, Juanita Forrester, and Madonna Walace; and three brothers, Charles Perkins, Bruce Perkins, and Ezra Perkins.

Survivors include his son, Wayne Perkins and wife April of Mineola; daughter, Symantha Anne Fisher of Mineola; five brothers, Kelly Perkins of St. Augustine, Edward Perkins of Alba, Ronald Perkins of Mineola, Roy Neal Perkins, and Andy Perkins of Pound, Virginia; three sisters, Deborah Thomas of Pound, Virginia, Lucille Bennett of Florida, and Helen Kilgore of Pound, Virginia; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

The family will host a memorial service celebrating Johnny's life at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at VFW Post #7523 in Mineola. Family and friends are invited to gather to honor his memory and celebrate the life of a man who meant so much to those around him.