Norfolk, Virginia
POQUOSON - Royall Beverly Watkins was born in Poquoson, Va., on Aug. 30, 1917.After graduating from Poquoson High School, Randolph Macon College, and the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, he served as an active Methodist minister for 43 years in Virginia. He served in Norfolk,...
Read MoreDr. Bev. Watkins was a great man of God in a humble, servant way. He was mentor to many in Va. in the ministry of the UMC. I have known him since childhood and counted him as friend in adulthood.
John LeGault, Jr.
January 28, 2009 | Newport News, VA
Bev was special to all Christians, not just Methodist. His calm and loving leadership was always present for members of a Presbyterians Chapel struggling to become a Church (now the St Andrew Presbyterian Church in Northern Suffolk). Bev was an inspiring servant for our Lord. Also, my golf game was much better when I played with Bev. My sympathies go out to his family.
Bo Bohon
HERMAN (BO) BOHON
January 27, 2009 | GLOUCESTER, VA
Our sympathies are with you in your loss. He was very special to all at FUMC in Newport News. Your loss is Heaven's gain.
Bob and Judy Weikle
January 26, 2009 | Newport News, VA
