Dr. Robert N. Watkin Jr.

Dear family of Bob's, I enjoyed being with him and your mom as they would often join us for meals. I taught you three children swimming and Mary, Nancy and Joanie became your friends, too. I remember you as a dear family and dear friends. Your dad was such a great gift to this word and I am thankful to have known him.

To the Family of Rev. Dr. Bob Watkin: I am saddened but also joyful to learn that Bob has joined the church triumphant - saddened for the family and your loss - joyful to know that Bob is with our Lord Jesus Christ. As a member of the Presbytery of East Tennessee, I knew Bob as a colleague and friend when I served as a pastor in Knoxville and LaFollette, TN. My prayers are with you that you will be comforted. May the Peace of Christ be with you. Rev. Jim Gray

Thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time.

I will never forget the wonderful afternoon and evening I spent with Bob a couple of years ago. Thanks, Marti and John, for welcoming me into your beautiful home for that. Allan and I will be attending the service online from Oklahoma and wishing we were there in person to honor him and celebrate a beautiful soul and a life well-lived.

With our deepest gratitude for sharing your marvelous Dad with our family for so many years at Rivermont Presbyterian. Marvelous memories of Sunday Worship, Family Camps, Bible Studies and yes, those tender reassuring funeral services he led. He answered God´s call well. Alden, Carolene Perry Alicia Perry Foo Karen Perry Atkins Betsey Perry Rodgers