Obituary for Danny Ross Perkins
BENBROOK - It is with great sadness that the family of Danny Ross Perkins announces his passing after a brief illness on May 12, 2019, at the age of 71.
A native of Dallas, Texas, Danny grew up in Longview and Waco, and he resided with his family in Benbrook. He received his undergraduate Business degree from Baylor University and his MBA from the University of Utah.
Danny was a veteran of the U.S. Army (1971-1975), serving primarily in Germany as an intelligence interrogator. He relished this experience and continued to embrace the culture throughout his lifetime, speaking German with friends whenever he could. Danny was an active member of the Benbrook VFW and the American Legion.
Danny always had a spirit for adventure. He was passionate about his career at General Dynamics / Lockheed Martin where he worked in the area of procurement for over 40 years. Not only did he enjoy his work, but he appreciated the opportunity it provided him for worldwide travel. Danny and his family traveled to Slovenia, Indonesia and Germany throughout his service on the Benbrook and Fort Worth Sister Cities Committees and had the opportunity to host families from these countries as well. Danny also treasured the time he spent boating with his family and friends, fixing and repairing the bright red Sugie-Boo ski boat (a previous family heirloom) and taking trips on Lucky H.
Danny delighted in taking mini road trips with his family to New Mexico, Arizona and California. He enjoyed taking Charles to Camp Summit and through those adventures became well-known as "Disco Danny". He was always in good spirits and made others smile wherever he went.
Danny was preceded in death by his father, William (Bill) Perkins.
Survivors: Danny will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Marilyn (Larabee); stepson, Skye Grayson and wife, Kristi and their children, Travis and Faith; daughter, Cara Perkins Whaley and husband, Andrew and his son, Charles Perkins; mother, Hazel Mae Green Lutes; brothers, Wesley Perkins and William Perkins; and sister, Kem Barrett. The viewing will take place Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Greenwood Live Oak Room.
Celebration of Life: 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, in Greenwood Chapel .
Following, and in honor of Danny's adventurous spirit, there will be a butterfly release at the interment at Greenwood Memorial Park. Reception: 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 10429, 1000 Stevens Drive, Benbrook, Texas 76126.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW, Post 10429, at 1000 Stevens Drive, Benbrook, Texas 76126.
GREENWOOD CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist
3100 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX, 76107
BENBROOK - It is with great sadness that the family of Danny Ross Perkins announces his passing after a brief illness on May 12, 2019, at the age of 71.
A native of Dallas, Texas, Danny grew up in Longview and Waco, and he resided with his family in Benbrook. He received his undergraduate Business degree from Baylor University and his MBA from the University of Utah.
Danny was a veteran of the U.S. Army (1971-1975), serving primarily in Germany as an intelligence interrogator. He relished this experience and continued to embrace the culture throughout his lifetime, speaking German with friends whenever he could. Danny was an active member of the Benbrook VFW and the American Legion.
Danny always had a spirit for adventure. He was passionate about his career at General Dynamics / Lockheed Martin where he worked in the area of procurement for over 40 years. Not only did he enjoy his work, but he appreciated the opportunity it provided him for worldwide travel. Danny and his family traveled to Slovenia, Indonesia and Germany throughout his service on the Benbrook and Fort Worth Sister Cities Committees and had the opportunity to host families from these countries as well. Danny also treasured the time he spent boating with his family and friends, fixing and repairing the bright red Sugie-Boo ski boat (a previous family heirloom) and taking trips on Lucky H.
Danny delighted in taking mini road trips with his family to New Mexico, Arizona and California. He enjoyed taking Charles to Camp Summit and through those adventures became well-known as "Disco Danny". He was always in good spirits and made others smile wherever he went.
Danny was preceded in death by his father, William (Bill) Perkins.
Survivors: Danny will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Marilyn (Larabee); stepson, Skye Grayson and wife, Kristi and their children, Travis and Faith; daughter, Cara Perkins Whaley and husband, Andrew and his son, Charles Perkins; mother, Hazel Mae Green Lutes; brothers, Wesley Perkins and William Perkins; and sister, Kem Barrett. The viewing will take place Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Greenwood Live Oak Room.
Celebration of Life: 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, in Greenwood Chapel .
Following, and in honor of Danny's adventurous spirit, there will be a butterfly release at the interment at Greenwood Memorial Park. Reception: 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 10429, 1000 Stevens Drive, Benbrook, Texas 76126.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW, Post 10429, at 1000 Stevens Drive, Benbrook, Texas 76126.
GREENWOOD CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist
3100 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX, 76107
Obituary for Danny Ross Perkins
BENBROOK - It is with great sadness that the family of Danny Ross Perkins announces his passing after a brief illness on May 12, 2019, at the age of 71.
A native of Dallas, Texas, Danny grew up in Longview and Waco, and he resided with his family in Benbrook. He received his undergraduate Business degree from Baylor University and his MBA from the University of Utah.
Danny was a veteran of the U.S. Army (1971-1975), serving primarily in Germany as an intelligence interrogator. He relished this experience and continued to embrace the culture throughout his lifetime, speaking German with friends whenever he could. Danny was an active member of the Benbrook VFW and the American Legion.
Danny always had a spirit for adventure. He was passionate about his career at General Dynamics / Lockheed Martin where he worked in the area of procurement for over 40 years. Not only did he enjoy his work, but he appreciated the opportunity it provided him for worldwide travel. Danny and his family traveled to Slovenia, Indonesia and Germany throughout his service on the Benbrook and Fort Worth Sister Cities Committees and had the opportunity to host families from these countries as well. Danny also treasured the time he spent boating with his family and friends, fixing and repairing the bright red Sugie-Boo ski boat (a previous family heirloom) and taking trips on Lucky H.
Danny delighted in taking mini road trips with his family to New Mexico, Arizona and California. He enjoyed taking Charles to Camp Summit and through those adventures became well-known as "Disco Danny". He was always in good spirits and made others smile wherever he went.
Danny was preceded in death by his father, William (Bill) Perkins.
Survivors: Danny will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Marilyn (Larabee); stepson, Skye Grayson and wife, Kristi and their children, Travis and Faith; daughter, Cara Perkins Whaley and husband, Andrew and his son, Charles Perkins; mother, Hazel Mae Green Lutes; brothers, Wesley Perkins and William Perkins; and sister, Kem Barrett. The viewing will take place Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Greenwood Live Oak Room.
Celebration of Life: 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, in Greenwood Chapel .
Following, and in honor of Danny's adventurous spirit, there will be a butterfly release at the interment at Greenwood Memorial Park. Reception: 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 10429, 1000 Stevens Drive, Benbrook, Texas 76126.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW, Post 10429, at 1000 Stevens Drive, Benbrook, Texas 76126.
GREENWOOD CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist
3100 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX, 76107
BENBROOK - It is with great sadness that the family of Danny Ross Perkins announces his passing after a brief illness on May 12, 2019, at the age of 71.
A native of Dallas, Texas, Danny grew up in Longview and Waco, and he resided with his family in Benbrook. He received his undergraduate Business degree from Baylor University and his MBA from the University of Utah.
Danny was a veteran of the U.S. Army (1971-1975), serving primarily in Germany as an intelligence interrogator. He relished this experience and continued to embrace the culture throughout his lifetime, speaking German with friends whenever he could. Danny was an active member of the Benbrook VFW and the American Legion.
Danny always had a spirit for adventure. He was passionate about his career at General Dynamics / Lockheed Martin where he worked in the area of procurement for over 40 years. Not only did he enjoy his work, but he appreciated the opportunity it provided him for worldwide travel. Danny and his family traveled to Slovenia, Indonesia and Germany throughout his service on the Benbrook and Fort Worth Sister Cities Committees and had the opportunity to host families from these countries as well. Danny also treasured the time he spent boating with his family and friends, fixing and repairing the bright red Sugie-Boo ski boat (a previous family heirloom) and taking trips on Lucky H.
Danny delighted in taking mini road trips with his family to New Mexico, Arizona and California. He enjoyed taking Charles to Camp Summit and through those adventures became well-known as "Disco Danny". He was always in good spirits and made others smile wherever he went.
Danny was preceded in death by his father, William (Bill) Perkins.
Survivors: Danny will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Marilyn (Larabee); stepson, Skye Grayson and wife, Kristi and their children, Travis and Faith; daughter, Cara Perkins Whaley and husband, Andrew and his son, Charles Perkins; mother, Hazel Mae Green Lutes; brothers, Wesley Perkins and William Perkins; and sister, Kem Barrett. The viewing will take place Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Greenwood Live Oak Room.
Celebration of Life: 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, in Greenwood Chapel .
Following, and in honor of Danny's adventurous spirit, there will be a butterfly release at the interment at Greenwood Memorial Park. Reception: 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 10429, 1000 Stevens Drive, Benbrook, Texas 76126.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW, Post 10429, at 1000 Stevens Drive, Benbrook, Texas 76126.
GREENWOOD CHAPEL - Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist
3100 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX, 76107
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