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1945
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2018
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Lawrence Watkins Obituary
Pee Wee was born in Alamance County on March 7, 1945 the son of the late Herman Watkins and Gracie Capps Watkins. He was a member of Gospel of Christ Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Herman Watkins and three sisters Patsy Watkins, Ellen Hardison and Margaret Stacey.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years Gloria Keck Watkins; a son Billy Watkins (Angie); two daughters Patsy Lowe (Robert) and Karen Belonge; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Watkins, Jayme Belonge and Hannah Belonge.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 pm on Friday at Omega Funeral Service & Crematory Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Sign an online register book at www.omegafsc.com. . Arrangements are in the care of Omega Funeral Service & Crematory
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Watkins
6 Entries
sandra king
August 19, 2018
Gloria, it saddens me to learn of Pee Wee's passing. I know the grief you will feel in the coming future. May God's love hold you close in His arms.
August 17, 2018
Mrs. Gloria you and your family are in my prayers. Tanya B
August 16, 2018
So sorry to hear of his passing. I will miss not running into him from time to time. He was always a good friend to my family. We all thought a lot of him. May he Rest In Peace. Brenda Kay Page Jones
Robbie & Patsy Lowe
August 16, 2018
Words cannot explain the void that is in our hearts
and all the days to come. You had a heart of gold and we will forever love and miss you.
August 15, 2018
We love you pawpaw and will miss you. Billy, Angie and Kaitlyn
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