GW Perkins, 69, of Whitesboro, Texas was called to his eternal home on Friday May 9, 2025.
GW was born on August 17, 1955 in Henrietta, Texas to GW and Olena Jane (Newsom) Perkins. He was a graduate of Cotton Center High School and attended Midwestern State University. He worked for over 24 years as a police officer with Wise County Sheriff Department, Denison, and as Chief of Police for Collinsville. GW married Carol Carmichael on August 7, 2015 in Sherman, Texas. He enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren, and drinking coffee.
He is survived by is wife, Carol Carmichael of Whitesboro; son, William Perkins and wife, Susan, son, Michael Perkins and wife, Jenn, daughter, Victoria Nixon and husband, Kenny, bonus children, John Fogarty, Garren Carmichael and Chelsea Palmer, grandchildren, Maddox Perkins, Liam Perkins, Braxton Perkins, Jemma Perkins, Taylor Lorenzano, Paxton Michael Nixon, and Grayson Wyatt Nixon, sister, Barbara McFadden and husband, Van, sister, Elaine Grose, brother, Delbert Perkins and wife, Kim, sister, Melba Martin, and brother, Wayne Perkins, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
GW was preceded in death by his parents, G.W. and Olena Perkins, sister, Frances Pults, and granddaughter, Kamdyn Perkins.
Graveside services honoring GW will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Oakwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Mike Flanagan. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
G.W. no matter how long it had been between us seeing each other it was no time had gone by at all my friend you will be missed. Love you my friend Barbara
My deepest sympathies & condolences to Carol & Family in the loss of GW…he will truly be missed, but we know he’s free of pain, illness, war & all negativity from this world…we’ll all see & be with him again one day in Heaven…May God continue to bless you all now & in the days ahead…
Always…Vicki Jo”KC” Welker
You were a great neighbor. You will be missed
You will be missed G.W. My prayers are with your family during this time
I am so very sorry for the passing of your dear loved one,this precious man that I’ve known awhile.Hadn’t seen G.W. in a long time but if I had we would talk just like it had been the day before.We had many a conversation when I worked at the truck stop in the eighties.Im praying for you all.
You will be missed G. PRAYERS to all the family.
We love our cousins! Such good memories with y’all. I am truly blessed to have known Junior and blessings for all the family.
RiP sir. Prayers for the family.
I know your in place that has no pain I love you ❤️ I’m going to miss you no more talking to each other or writing We were were the oldest grandson and I granddaughter i know your parents were there to welcome you Jesus held your hand
I had the privilege of knowing GW for several years. He was a great friend. We would meet for coffee and chat about life. GW loved his children and was very proud of their accomplishments. GW was dedicated to family, as evidenced by the care he showed his mother, while she was alive. May the memories of GW’s life give his family comfort and peace in the days ahead. God bless GW’s legacy and family.
Prayers,
Margaret Hayot Shankles
GW , gonna miss texting with you , you just got to heaven before I did , I will see you again one day , what a reunion you had with all of our family ( dad calling you Gladys ) , love you , it’s not good bye , its I’ll see ya , love ya