Sonny Perkins may be small in stature, but he has a great big heart. Friends say he's always helping others whether it's bringing food to the sick, mowing someone's yard, or working to get out the vote. More than 250 family members and friends gathered to honor Perkins for his contributions to the community and celebrate his 80th birthday. "Beaumont is a better place because of Sonny Perkins," said longtime friend and former Councilman Calvin Williams.
The party which featured the sounds of the Jazz Innovators was held at the IBEW in Beaumont. Longtime friends roasted Perkins calling him the "energizer bunny." The party was hosted by Joe and Linda Domino, Judge Lupe and Nancy Flores, Gilbert 'Buddy' Low, Lynda Kay and James Makin, and Judge Bob and Karen Wortham. Those attending included Commissioner Bo Alfred, County Clerk Carolyn Guidry, Judge John Stevens, Carl Griffith, Pat Avery, Thomas Sigee, J.D. Roberts, Judge Duce Jones, Councilman Jamie Smith, Councilwoman Get Williams, Mayor Becky Ames, Vernon and Johnnie Durden, Shelia Perkins, Alberta and Paul Jones, Regina Rogers, Sheriff Mitch Woods, Tony Renfro, Naomi Lawrence Lee, and Jessie Haynes.
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