Curtis "Kirk" Fleming Perkins, III, 74, also known as Pappy, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Bethel Presbyterian Church.  The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Kirk was born October 18, 1951, in Guilford County to the late Curtis Fleming Perkins, Jr. and Hazel Maxine Rees Perkins.  He was a longtime member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and served on numerous committees. He was active in scouts during his youth and obtained his Eagle Scout Award. Kirk worked for the Guilford County Sheriff's department, and then decided to attend Guilford College where he received his degree in Criminal Justice.  While attending Guilford, he had the opportunity to join the North Carolina Department of Corrections, where he served for ten years in various capacities, including guard, sergeant, program director, and hostage negotiator.  Kirk then opened his own real estate company where he was a realtor, appraiser, and general contractor.  He also served two terms on the Guilford County Board of Commissioners.

Kirk loved to spend his time outdoors gardening, yard work and walking around.  He loved most of all spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jeff Perkins; and sisters, Diane Jackson and Reita Tuttle.

Kirk is survived by his wife of 56 years Nancy Maness Perkins; son, Todd Perkins (Marsha); grandsons, Logan Perkins (Tiffany) and Carson Perkins; sisters, Kim Teeters (Johnny), Nancy Swanson (Dan), and Heidi Perkins; brother, Julian Perkins; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 300 Knox Road, McLeansville NC 27301. https://bethelpresby1812.org/give-2/

Bethel Presbyterian Church
300 Knox Road, McLeansville NC 27301