Dee... To know you is to love you, and I’ve had the honor of calling you my big sister in this lifetime. The example you have set for all the women in your path, is phenomenal. You are a gem! I could go on and on about the wonderful person you are. Loving, kind, determined, compassionate, grounded, protective, and angelic are just a few words that come to mind. My sister, let’s face it, you are the archetype of a Queen! I knew this day would return, when I’d have to share you with another brother... Doug... you started dating my sister and swept her right off her feet. You were that missing piece to the puzzle. Your presence added an extra sparkle to her eyes (and finger)! I want to thank you for being that man! You have come into our family and carved out a special place in all of our hearts with your country grammar, wittiness and humor, generosity, kindness, and love. Dee and Doug I am so happy to be apart of this most joyous occasion, your nuptials. The pathway has been laid, and love has lead the way. Congratulations to you both. Let’s get this party started❤️#pathwaytoperkins
Ma says that she wished for God to bless her with someone to tell her to “sit down” once we were off to college. Ma I appreciate all the times you’ve stepped up and stood for us as your daughters. And now, Mr. Doug, I’m glad my mom has someone to stand with. I wish you all the best in this marriage thing and that you all always choose to stand with each other and for each other.
I met Doug 32 years ago. We’ve worked together at two TV stations in two different cities doing every kind of crazy story from chasing devil worshippers in Kansas to screwed up politicians in D.C. During that time we also played harder than we worked. We shared a bachelor pad in a Cleveland high-rise where his sweet little Lauren would come and stay with us. We had more fun than the law allows. But the thing that stands out the most is how Doug has always made it a point to stay in touch by reaching out to me just to say ‘hey’ … or give me some grief … or tell me a funny story … or tell me about how he’s fixin’ to kick somebody’s ass J. But he’s ALWAYS been there … through thick and thin … more than any other friend I’ve ever had. Doug is a genuinely good man to the bone. And, that’s why he deserves someone as beautiful, loving and caring as Dee Dee. He’s been singing her praises from the day they met. I was honored to meet her when she and Doug came to Chicago for my daughter’s wedding. I was honored when Dee Dee invited me to attend Doug’s surprise party last year, honored to meet her lovely daughters and to be welcomed in their beautiful home, and honored when she and Doug joined me and family for dinner in D.C. earlier this year where Dee Dee brought the down the house when she sang a beautiful rendition of “Happy Birthday” to my brother. Dee Dee stole our hearts, and Doug is lucky enough to be able to share the rest of his life with her. Now, I'm very honored to be your best man. Enjoy your pathway.2perkins and beyond. You are in each other’s good hands. Congratulations and love to you both.
Just want to say, it’s a great honor to help celebrate 2 phenomenal people (Doug and Daphne) to become man and wife.
I’ve known Doug for about 30 years now and always look up to him as my big brother. If I needed some sound advice, he was one of the first people I would call to help me get through any situation. Doug was also helpful in getting my first real television job in Columbus, Ohio and I also had the pleasure of working with him for 6 years.
During those years I noticed Doug had a language of his own which everyone at the station called ... “Dougisms”
Doug would have words or phrases which were his signature sayings. Here are a few:
“Paaaay me!!!”
“Hey, Baby Girl”
“If I had your hand I would throw mine in”
“Rich woman’s cream…the poor woman’s dream”
“If God made anything better…he would have keep it for himself”
“Don’t lose your head over a little piece of tail”
“You’re so dumb…you don’t know if you’re on foot or horseback”
“Too hot to handle…too cold to hold.”
“I’m more nervous than a whore in church”
He’s a great friend and there’s not a week that goes by that we call each other to stay in touch.
When he first mentioned to me that he met a very special lady and kept telling me that he couldn’t wait for me to meet her...at this point I knew he was very serious. When I met Daphne for the first time we connected so well and it felt like I’ve known her as long as I have known Doug. Just from the several times that I have met her I know from my heart they were a perfect match.
Doug and Dee Dee, I can’t wait until August 3rd when the both of you become one. May God bless you and keep you tied together forever.
We started spending time outside of the workplace, sharing not just good belly laughs, but also our triumphs and heartaches. He joined my church and we discussed God’s importance in our lives and in history.
I’m always nagging him about taking care of his health; eating well and exercising. He’s always nagging me about being more spontaneous and enjoying life.
We've spent years trading stories about family and our younger days. We have also spent hours arguing about LeBron’s value in basketball and the culture.
After he moved to D.C., he brought Dee Dee by my house on his way to escort his daughter at an event.
Last year, I asked him “You still with that woman?”. He said not only was he still with her, but he might just commit to her for good. He was serious.
He always said he longed for a quality woman with depth. Dee’s a solid person; the Yin to Doug’s Yang.
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Love, Ashton
Marriage is a gift from God. Which explains how of all the billions of people in the world, you were brought together. Doug, for over fifty years I've known you. Gratefully over the past ten years we have become very close friends. Upon meeting Daphne I've admired and understand why you love, cherish and chose her to be your queen for life. You compliment each other like crunchy peanut butter (Doug) and naturally sweet jelly (Daphne). May your love for God and one another continue to give you joy and growth day by day.
Love Always, Darryl Jones
