DONALD RAY PERKINS JR.

Donald Ray Perkins Jr., aged 46, a resident of Pearland, Texas, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm.
He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Donald Ray Perkins Sr., his paternal grandparents, Earl and Ethel Perkins, and his maternal grandparents, Carroll and Audrey Lyons.
He leaves to cherish his memories; mother, Brenda Perkins Farris and stepfather, Charles Farris of Baton Rouge, LA. One sister, Chelsea Nicole Farris of Houston, TX, and one niece whom he loved dearly Gabrielle Nicole Mongo of Houston, TX along with a host of relatives and friends.
Donald developed a love for maps as a child. He graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a degree in Urban and Regional Planning. He moved to Houston and began a life long career with the City of Houston. He later received his master’s degree from Texas Southern University in Transportation Planning and Management.
Donald started his career with the City of Houston in 1995 as an Associate Planner in the Planning & Development Department. Donald had a love for trees and his communities. He loved working with neighborhoods, planning events and making sure every person he met was well taken care of.
Visitation will be Friday, August 24, 2018 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Sugar Land Mortuary located at 1818 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, Texas. The Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, August 25, 2018 at The Fountain of Praise Church located at 13950 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, Texas with a Viewing at 10:00 am and the Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 am.