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Marvin Hyatt Watkins

1933 - 2025

BORN

1933

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Hinnant Funeral Service - Greensboro

512 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.

Greensboro, North Carolina

Marvin Watkins Obituary

Name: Visitation for Marvin Hyatt Watkins
Start: 2025-01-22T16:30:00.000Z
Location: St. James Presbyterian Church, USA

Marvin Hyatt Watkins

Marvin Hyatt Watkins, 91, of Greensboro, North Carolina peacefully passed away on January 13, 2025. He was born to the late Charles Lynwood Watkins, Sr. and Rosa Gorrell Watkins on March 3, 1933, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Marvin Hyatt Watkins was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lynwood Watkins, Sr. and Rosa Watkins; and his siblings Willie Mae Perry, Loucille Watkins, Josephine Brown, Carrie Harper, Charles Watkins, Jr., and Jerry Watkins, all of whom he loved dearly and who greatly influenced his life. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Jamesena; son, Michael Watkins; daughter, Yvette Watkins-Cherry (Paige); grandchild, Phylysha Cherry; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Marvin was a Greensboro native. He was a distinguished educator and administrator with unwavering commitment to education. A passion that spanned his entire life. Additionally, he had a deep connection to the historic South Benbow Road community. He was a pillar of the community, actively involved in all aspects of its development and an educator, research administrator, and university administrator. Family visitation will be at 11:30 am., Wednesday, January 22, and the homegoing celebration at 12 noon at St. James Presbyterian Church, USA, 820 Ross Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina. The interment will be held at Lakeview Memorial Park, 3600 US Highway 29 North, Greensboro, NC 27415. Donate in Memory of Marvin H. Watkins payable to Foundation For North Carolina A&T State University. NC A & T State University Advancement Operations-Dowdy Building, Suite 400,1601 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27411. Send flowers to Hinnant Funeral Home, 512 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406.

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Published by Greensboro News & Record on Jan. 19, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Marvin Watkins

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19 Entries

Dr Harold Jones

March 2, 2025

I just learned of my friend leaving us. I have known Marvin since elementary school . What a fine person he was . I can´t say enough about him . A professional all the way. Dr Harold Jones

Tripp Jones

February 25, 2025

Mr Watkins was a dear friend.
I dated his daughter while attending A&T university.
I enjoyed going over to his home and listening to him and the late Reverend Chubbs go back and forth. He treated me like a son. Will me missed, a dear friend and a mentor.
My late condolences
Tripp Jones

Agnes Dixon

February 19, 2025

Sincere condolences to Jamesena and the family. Marvin and his wife were friends of my husband Lafayette going back to college days. The friendship lasted over the years. When I met Marvin and his wife we became friends immediately. We enjoyed many homecomings at A & T together. May he rest in peace.

Agnes J Dixon

February 19, 2025

Pamela I. Hunter

January 23, 2025

Marvin H. Watkins was a wonderful individual with whom, I was privileged to experience as a professional colleague while employed at NC A&T State University.
The last time we talked was Spring 2024. He sounded so good to hear his voice after many years.
To his family, we express our appreciation for your support while he toiled in the University setting.
Our condolences and prayers for you
remain strong.
Sincerely, Pamela and Pete Hunter

Carolyn Mark & Family

January 22, 2025

Sincere condolences to the Watkins Family. Marvin was a great administrator and good supervisor, always pleasant, positive and willing to help. Condolences and prayers to you.

Paula Shaw

January 22, 2025

We extend our sincere condolences to the Watkins and Cherry families on the tremendous loss of your patriot, and our dear friend, Marvin. He stood among the giants as a shining example of fortitude, knowledge, strength, guidance and love. He loved his family and everybody knew it; he loved life; he loved NCA&TSU; he loved NSPAA, the organization he and his partner in crime Frank Hamilton nurtured and grew to its current state of prominence; and he loved HBCUs. Few people demonstrate the commitment, dedication and understanding of this nation's HBCUs like Marvin, and we are all the better because of his personal drive and unyielding understanding and voiced expressions of concern for them! They don't make them like Marvin anymore, and I am favored to have known him for over 45 years; yep, blessed and highly favored! God bless the family and thank you for sharing him with so many of us...forever appreciated, forever honored, forever loved!
Paula Shaw; NSPAA Board and Norfolk State University

James Gwynn

January 22, 2025

I want to express my condolences to the Watkins family for the loss of your loved one. Mr. Marvin always came by to see us over here at Bill Black and I use to bring him tomatoes every summer. We use to sit and talk for hours at a time and I always got a kick out of talking to him. He will definitely be missed!

Michael Williams and Family

January 21, 2025

Words cannot express the sorry felt when learing of the loss of Mr. Marvin. What a wealth of knowledge and inspiration no matter how long or how short the encounter. He was always willing to share and even more willing to listen to the plight of others. Just priceless...

I want to thank the Watkins family for sharing such a jewel with people like my family and me. I do not take the relationship lightly. I encourage you all to cherish the pleasant memories and to continue to do all YOU can, while YOU can. For Mr. Marvin believed in constantly learning and sharing, even until the very end. He will surely be missed but never forgotten.

Now, allow God to see you through this time of sadness and transition. HE can and will keep you just as he has in days gone by. Be ye comforted and blessed...

With sincere sympathy and love,

Michael, Michelle and Bria Williams

Hector & Kathy Cooper & Sons

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Freeman & Sylvia Reid

January 21, 2025

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father Mike, you are in our prayers, and in our thoughts! Just know that we are thinking of you and your family! From the Persuader Motorcycle Club Members!!!!

The Dunlap Family

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Jean Peekins Blackley

January 19, 2025

The Watkins has been "family" to us for many
years. We will always
cherish the memories of Marvin as a kind and caring person.
Jean Perkins Blackley and family.
Spartanburg, SC

Costella Williams

January 19, 2025

To the Watkins and Cherry family: It is with deep sadness, we extend our sincere condolences and prayers to your family. Yvette, your Portsmouth family and friends are keeping you, your Mom, brother, Phylysha and Paige in our prayers. We are here for you.
Junius and Costella Williams

Rita Wilson

January 19, 2025

Watkins Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Watkins´s passing. I met Mr. Watkins during my time at NCA&T. He was a gentleman who always had a smile and a "well hello" when you saw him. He is now resting in the arms of his Jesus. No more pain or worries to bare. You have my deepest condolences and sympathy.

Gregory Neal

January 19, 2025

Will truly miss Mr. Watkins. He was my adopted family over the last 35 yrs. My condolences and heart-felt prayers go out to his family and will be missed by many.

Jean Bradley Boone

January 19, 2025

I will always remember Mr. Watkins for his smile and agreeable demeanor. He was so approachable. God bless his spirit and may he be at peace at the Lord's side.