A.J. Perkinson

Aneew Jackson "A.J." Perkinson died Monday evening, February 7, 2011, at Duke-Raleigh Hospital. He was 78 years old. A.J. was born in Vance County to the late Blair and Lila Faulkner Perkinson on neember 20, 1932. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville and was the founder of the Franklintoneescue & EMS. A.J. also was an active member of Americaneegion Post 52; 40/8 Voiture 1174. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Anne L. Perkinson of Louisburg, NC; his daughter, Anee Callihan and husband, Joel, of Franklinton; his granddaughter, Blair Reynolds and husband, Jeff, of Raleigh; step-sons, Vic Rogers and wife, Jackie, of Youngsville; Johnny Rogers of Louisburg; and Billy Rogers of Durham; step-grandchildren, Pamela Jeffries and Trey Rogers; step great- grandchild, Graham Jeffries; and sisters, Lucy Simpson of Texas and Virginia Asbury of Henderson, NC. A.J. was preceded ineeath by his first wife, Zelma Perkinson. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville. Burial, with military honors provided by Americaneegion Post 52, will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service in the church from 2:00-3:00 PM and other times at A.J.'s residence. Flowers are acceptable or donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church Building Fund, 249 Holden Rd., Youngsville, NC 27596; or Franklintoneescue & EMS, P.O. Box 358, Franklinton, NC, 27525. On-line memorials: www.hallwynne.com. Select obituaries. Arrangements for the Perkinson family are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Franklinton Chapel.