With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Keith Arnold Perkins, 67, of St. Stephen, SC, a retired Army Veteran, husband of Matilda Scott Perkins, who passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Life Reflections

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

A Time to be Born: Brother Keith Arnold Perkins was born to the late Elijah Perkins and Alice Rosalee Gadsden on September 26, 1957. He grew up in Miami, Florida and later moved to South Carolina.

A Time to Live: After graduating from Miami Jackson High School, Keith joined the United States Army and retired with Honors. He also worked for Valley Forge Flag in Goose Creek, South Carolina for many years.

A Time to Love: On September 29, 2024, Keith was united in Holy Matrimony to Matilda C. Scott, whom he loved and cherished daily. They shared many years together. Keith loved spending time with his family and friends.

A Time to Die: On Saturday, December 14, 2024 God called one of His children home. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge will award to me on that day and not to me only, but unto all them that love his appearing."

A Time to Mourn:  He leaves to cherish his precious memories: a loving wife, Matilda C. S. Perkins of St. Stephen, SC; one son, Keith Andre (Deanda) Perkins of Huntsville, AL; a daughter, Markida Ford of Huntsville, AL; two stepchildren, India Cleveland of Pineville, SC and Elliott Cleveland of Hampton, VA; fifteen grandchildren; one sister, Janice (Alvin, Sr.) Wallace of Riverview, FL; one brother, Tracy (Antonia) Perkins of Oakland Park, FL; aunts and uncles, Bernice P. Gissentaner, Susan W. Perkins, Estell Sellers all of St. Stephen, SC, Winona Perkins of Brooklyn, NY, William Gadsden of Bonneau, SC and Martha (Warren) Gant of Blythewood, SC; four sisters-in-law, Margaret Mitchell, Deloris Appleby, Marie (Michael) Mobley and Paula (Kerry) Mitchell all of Pineville, SC; two brothers-in-law, Mark (Carolyn) Cleveland and Ernest Brown both of Pineville, SC; along with a host of other relatives and friends; special friend, Wilford Jefferson, Jr. of Pineville, SC; a special grandson that lived with him in his home, Orin Perkins.

The family is receiving friends and family at 344 Stillwater Lane, St. Stephen, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of St. Stephens, SC. 843-354-2292.