Earnest Perkins, Sr., 76, resided in Humble, Tx, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, January  9, 2025. Earnest Sr. was born on December 15, 1948 to Raevoid and Tommie Perkins in Hitchcock, TX. He was a well known accomplished and respected chemical operator at Chocolate Bayou, who paved his way through the industry and gained mutual respect from his family, friend and peers.

Earnest Sr. was a husband to Betty Davis Perkins, of 21 years, who mothered his children, Earnest Jr. (Margo), Veronica Lynn (Glenn), Ericka (Nathan), and Eric. Earnest remarried his second wife, Lupe Duplan who mothered his children, Jeremy, Justin and Jaslynn.

He will be remembered as a loving, hard-working father who gave and worked his life to help and see his children succeed.

Earnest Sr. was preceded in death by his father, Tommie and Mother, Raevoid Perkins, brother,  John Earl Perkins, sister, Tommie “Red” Davis, son, Charles Brooks, and Grandson, Jamal Simpson.

Earnest Sr., leaves behind along with his seven children, 12 grandchildren Byrun (Jessica), Shaun, and Prince Perkins, Emit (Tre) and Diamond Simpson, Kenyon and Glenn Jr. Parker, Kahlil (Destanee), Kaleigh, and Kaydence Frazier, Jeremy Jr. (Baby J), Jayson, Jalayah, and Jissele Perkins, Jairdyn and Everly Perkins, and Jayven W Gamble, also leaves behind 4 siblings, Willie Mae Perkins Turner, Claudine Perkins Oliver, Roger Perkins (Hulene), Floyd Perkins (Jackie), as well as 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces , nephews and long time friends.

Earnest Perkins Sr. was a very hardworking husband, father, son, brother and friend who will be missed dearly by all who were touched by his presence.

In his honor, there will be a visitation on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. A funeral service will follow at 12:00pm. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.

May He Rest in Heaven….AMEN.