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Eugene Watkins Obituary

Eugene Paul (Big Owl) Watkins, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2008. He was the son of the late Charles Wesley Watkins and Nannie Mae Burford Watkins. Also preceding him death are his first wife, Margaret Louise Schilling Watkins; second wife, Doris Leona Patterson Watkins; children, Wayne Eugene, Donny Ray and Sally Marie; and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Watkins was a security guard for Trans-American Security. He enjoyed outdoor activities and was a C.B. Radio Enthusiast. Survivors include sons, Tommy Lee Watkins and Christopher Allen Patterson; stepson, Paul Patterson; stepdaughters, Callie Sue Stinnett and her husband, Tommy, and Darlene Neff and her husband, Tracy; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; and Loyal C.B. friends. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Dr. Ken Scoggins to officiate. Interment to follow at Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 27 to Sep. 29, 2008.

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Rose (Double Trouble) & Lee ( Marlboro) Hogan

October 9, 2008

Big Al we will miss you buddy. Our love to the family and friends of a very good man.

September 30, 2008

KNO2990
WE WILL KEEP YOUR MEMORY ALIVE.
SOMEONE WILL SPEEK YOUR NAME,
AND THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY.

GREG AND JENNIFER ROBERTS

September 30, 2008

WE WILL PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BIG AL.HE WILL BE
MISSED BY MANY.
GREG ROBERTS { ROBO }AND FAMILY

JUNIOR AND DORIS MOORE

September 29, 2008

WE LOVE YOU ,AND WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH.OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
{RUNNING BEAR AND CHINA DOLL}

mary swortzel

September 29, 2008

callie sue and tommy, sorry for your loss. use to talk to him many years ago on the c.b. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
david and mary swortzel
nineshot and blue bandit

RONALD WINGO

September 29, 2008

I MISS HIM ALREADY.I CANT BELIEVE
IM NEVER GONNA HEAR HIM SAY
"I AINT NEVER" EVER AGAIN.
I LOVE YOU BIG AL,MORE THAN I
THOUGHT.
RON WINGO {TINY}AND FAMILY.

Ron & Carolyn Viar

September 29, 2008

Paul (Big Owl) We are going to miss you my dear friend. You were truly a good friend on and of the cb radio and i will never forget you. May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. (Green Hornet & Little Foot)

STEVE ( STRAYCAT ) McBRIDE

September 28, 2008

A GREAT MAN , AND HE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED BY MANY .

September 28, 2008

10-4 Big Owl My Friend we all are going to miss you but you will never be forgotten.
(Grinder) and Famaily

paul carter(ponytail)

September 27, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Christopher Patterson

September 27, 2008

Good bye Dad.. I miss you and love you with all my hart..

Mark Neighbors

September 27, 2008

Paul, (Big Owl) A true friend who was there for me to keep me full of hope during a rough time in my life. Paul was a very giving man who will be missed by many.(Old#7/Fenderbender)

Tammy Parker (Rosebud)

September 27, 2008

Big Owl will be missed dearly, He was a wonderful friend, My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

big owl coming by to see me

September 27, 2008

bill (two speed) thomas

September 27, 2008

big owl was A good person and I liked big owl for who he was and a friend,and a fellow CBer.
thanks two speed

AUSTIN(SCRAPPY) LAWSON

September 27, 2008

I WILL MISS YOU. BIG AL

DOUG(DUCK)&TERRY(BAMBAM) JONES

September 27, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

MATT(JUNKYARD) CUNDIFF

September 27, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

LARRY&SHARON GREEN

September 27, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

DOUG&TERRY JONES

September 27, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Pat (Flying Eagle)

September 27, 2008

A Good True Friend on and off the AIR of the C.B Will Truley Be Missed
May the Lord Bless Him and Keep Him ,and May He have Eturnal Rest Grant unto Him O'Lord
Amen

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