EDWARD LESTER PERKINS, 59, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at City Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Born November 2, 1951 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Elmer Lester and Marjorie Madeline Smith Perkins. He was a 1969 graduate of Boonsboro High School. He was the owner of E. T. Auto Sales and E. T. Collectables. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Martinsburg, West Va. He is survived by a daughter, Tammy L. Perkins of Hedgesville, West Va.; three brothers, David A. Perkins of Hagerstown, Kevin L. Perkins of Elkton, Va., and Anthony R. Perkins of Boonsboro, Md.; a god-son, Brian J. Collins, Jr., a god-daughter Ashlee Duke and a special friend, Barry Duke. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas E. Perkins. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 p. m. at the Minnich Funeral home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, Md. Pastor Thomas N. Boggess will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.