Marines Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Ronald Watkins
MIDLOTHIAN - On the morning of September 28, 2016, Ron went to be with the Lord after a brave battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on June 8, 1951 in Newport News to William "Bill" and Dorothy "Dot" Watkins. He grew up in Poquoson with his big sister, Karen (Watkins) Evans and twin brother Donald "Don" Watkins. He graduated from Poquoson High School in 1969, then proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Thailand and Japan. In...
