A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Rankin Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Scronce and Rev. Jim Bullock officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park.
Ronnie was born on October 22, 1939 to Peter “Jud” Judson Hersley Watkins and Sallie Lou Harris Watkins.
Ronnie retired from Cone Mills after nearly 50 years of employment as a machinist. He was an active member of The American Legion and a member of Rankin Baptist Church.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents and ten brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his children, Randy Watkins of Greensboro, Jeff Watkins and his wife Tamera of Randleman and Michelle Watkins of Reidsville and June Willard, special friend whom has faithfully been by his side throughout his illness; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Dr. Muhammed Muhammed and staff of Moses Cone Cancer Center, Blumenthal Nursing Home and Beacon Place for their outstanding care over the last year and a half.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 P.M. at the church prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative care of Greensboro, 25000 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 or to the American Cancer Society 4 Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407.
Forbis and Dick, N. Elm Chapel is serving the Watkins family. Online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.
Source: www.forbisanddick.com
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Rankin Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Scronce and Rev. Jim Bullock officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park.
Ronnie was born on October 22, 1939 to Peter “Jud” Judson Hersley Watkins and Sallie Lou Harris Watkins.
Ronnie retired from Cone Mills after nearly 50 years of employment as a machinist. He was an active member of The American Legion and a member of Rankin Baptist Church.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents and ten brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his children, Randy Watkins of Greensboro, Jeff Watkins and his wife Tamera of Randleman and Michelle Watkins of Reidsville and June Willard, special friend whom has faithfully been by his side throughout his illness; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Dr. Muhammed Muhammed and staff of Moses Cone Cancer Center, Blumenthal Nursing Home and Beacon Place for their outstanding care over the last year and a half.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 P.M. at the church prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative care of Greensboro, 25000 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 or to the American Cancer Society 4 Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407.
Forbis and Dick, N. Elm Chapel is serving the Watkins family. Online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.
Source: www.forbisanddick.com
Family Members
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Gussie Watkins
1918–1919
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Christine Fern Watkins Hudson
1920–2002
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Halton Elwood Watkins
1922–2008
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Dallas Judson Watkins
1924–1992
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Marvin Oren Watkins Sr
1927–1998
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Lilly Lucille Watkins Chilton
1930–2014
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Jack Coley Watkins Sr
1932–2008
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James Carlton Watkins
1934–2007
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Neil Wesley Watkins Sr
1936–2002
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Deanna Carolyn Watkins Stanley
1938–1988
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