Scottie Allen Perkins, 43, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 following a period of declining health.

Scottie was born September 8, 1981, in Virginia to Danny Perkins and Patricia Elaine Taylor. He loved to be around his family and all of his friends and tinkering around the house.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Lola Stidham.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Specialist Isaiah Ryan Perkins United States Army; grandfather, Jimmy Stidham; girlfriend, Emily Allen; three aunts; two uncles; numerous cousins; and his dog Bentley.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Pastor Thurston Greene officiating.

The family will receive friends on Friday prior to the service from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at www.jdrf.org.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.