Ronald F. Perkins "Perk"

Ronald “Perk” Perkins CMSGT (Ret) USAF passed on December 12, 2016 at the age of 79 Beloved husband of Dorothy Perkins for 52 years; dear brother-in-law of Marietta Young of Seabrook, MD; devoted uncle of Richard Rodgers Jr. (Bobbie) of Wellborn, FL, Gwen O'Brien (Rob)| of Lothian, MD, Laura Cutchall of Lothian, MD and Dawn Burke (Chuck) of Laurel, MD. Perk was born April 5, 1937 in Washington DC. He graduated from Anacostia High School in 1955. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served for a total of 32 years before his retirement in 1986 from the DC Air National Guard. His performance earned him many notorious decorations, medals, badges, commendations, citations, and campaign ribbons such as Meritorious SVC Medal; DCNG Medal for Long and Faithful Service; DCNG Community Service Ribbon; W/5 Silver Stars and 1 Bronze Star; and the Combat Readiness Medal. After retirement, he became the first Senior Enlisted Advisor and volunteered in this position for the next 11 years. In 1997, to honor his service, a conference room was dedicated in this name at Andrews Air Force Base. Perk worked for the DC Government Highway Administration as an Engineering Specialist. He also ushered Senators, Nationals and Redskins since 1961. Perk was a member of Forest Memorial Methodist Church. He was an active member in many clubs and civic organizations which included, Air Force Sergeants Assn., Air Force Assn. Life Member, Mason – Camp Spring Lodge No. 227 AF & AM, Past Master, Grand Lodge District of Columbia – St. John’s Lodge #11, Maryland York Rite College No 58, Masonic – Andrews Chapter #446 National Sojourners, York Commandery No 16 Knights Templar Camp Springs, Masonic Veteran Assn. of Md., Kallipolis, Order of Eastern Star Unit Chapter No 112, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, PG Forest No 189, Annapolis Forest No 123, South Gate-Clinton Lions Club, The American Legion Post 0068, Junior Order United American Mechanic, Camp Springs Council 16 and Forest Memorial Men’s Club Association & National Stansbury Dawson Lodge. Perk was a volunteer at the PG Co. Federation of Parks and Recreation and the Roblee Civic A In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either Muscular Dystrophy at www.mda.org or Operation Second Chance at www.operationsecondchance.org To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronald F. Perkins "Perk" please visit our Sympathy Store.