Spencer Adams Perkins, age 17, passed away Sept. 17, 2010 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Spencer was born January 17, 1993 along with his twin brother Sawyer Alexander Perkins to Timothy and Paula Perkins. He was a junior at Heritage Academy and member of First Baptist Church. Spencer had a zest and love for life that was evident by his joyful and caring spirit. He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sparks Perkins and maternal grandfather Mr. Charles Thomas Perkins. He is survived by his brothers, Joseph Sparks Perkins II of Atlanta GA, Sawyer Alexander Perkins of Columbus, MS and sister Sophie Davis Perkins of Columbus, MS; maternal grandmother Kitty F. Davis of Tuscaloosa, AL; aunts and uncles Lucia and Duval McDaniel of Katy TX, Kay and Richard Ottinger of St. Louis, MO, Patricia and Robbie Litton of Shreveport, LA and Leigh Williams of Tuscaloosa, AL, along with numerous and cherished great aunts, uncles and cousins. The family is extremely grateful and honored for the abundant outpouring of love that they have been shown during this most difficult time. They have felt compassion from family, friends, and from many who did not know Spencer but were touched by him. They have truly been blessed. The Pallbearers will be Kell Sneed, Bobbie McGrath, Ellis Ruston, Lawson Peel, Clark Pittman, McGee Ledbetter, Jordan Perkins, and Blake Sharp. Visitation will be Tuesday September 21, 2010 from 12:00 until 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Columbus, MS with the funeral at 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church. Dr. Shawn Parker and Dr. Bobby Douglas will officiate at the service. The internment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery with Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The family request that memorials in honor of Spencer be directed to the Because He Lives building fund at First Baptist Church or Heritage Academy in Columbus, MS.
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