William Edward Watkins Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Edward Watkins Jr. (Knightdale, North Carolina), who passed away on November 25, 2023 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Watkins and Lena Poole Watkins. He is survived by: his wife Margarite Ray; his sons, Glenn (Marian) and Bobby (Kathie); his grandchildren, Katie Laine Wilkerson (Jonathan), Ben Watkins (Sarah) and Dana Watkins; and his great grandchildren, Worth Wilkerson and Charlie Mae Watkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Watkins Cemetery Fund c/o Edward Jones, 5000 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 424, Raleigh, NC 27609.