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James Arthur Watkins VIRGINIA BEACH - James "Jim" Watkins passed away quietly at his place of residence in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Jim graduated from Hopewell High School in Hopewell, Va., and moved with his family to Virginia. Beach in 1973. He worked as a mechanical draftsman and later as a mechanical designer. He relocated to Tampa, Fla., where he met and married his wife. In Florida, he worked as a mechanical designer with a recent promotion and relocation to Fort Lauderdale. Jim celebrated his 55th birthday on March 2. Jim was preceded in death by his younger brother, Frederick "Rick" Watkins. He is survived by his parents, Fred and Iris Watkins; his sisters, Karen Solis and husband Orlando, Gail Fewell and her husband Kirk, his wife Belinda Gail Watkins; his daughter, April Watkins; his stepdaughter, Tiffany; stepsons, Patrick and Brian; four grandchildren; along with his nephews, cousins and his aunt, Marian Ellen Simmons and Sara Gray Watkins.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 23, 2010.

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vickie spencer

August 18, 2010

Pup..you will be missed!
Mike and Vickie Spencer!!

Susie Koontz

June 21, 2010

Jim, you just don't know how much you've touched and changed our lives, or maybe you do. You are sooo missed. Love ya, you crazy guy. Susie and Mike Koontz

Shawn Walker

June 16, 2010

I will miss you SOOOO much. You helped me through so many hard times when my parents passed away in 1979 and 1980. You are a very big part of the reason that I made it through that rough time. And because of that...I will always be thankful. I love you and will miss you more than you'll ever know. xoxo ~ Shawn ~ xoxo

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Jim Watkins

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Lynn McIntyre

May 28, 2010

I had the honor of knowing Jim, but for far too short of time. He was a wonderful, very sweet man. He was a very dedicated man who deserved so much more. I will miss the humor, laughter, and so much more that he brought into my life. I look forward to the day when I will see him again....

Shari Soltis

May 28, 2010

Jim, we were friends for many years. My heart felt deepest sympathy to his family. He was taken away from us all too young. You will be remembered fondly throughout the years. RIP Jim.

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