- Date Of Birth: July 12, 1942
- Date Of Death: October 1, 2017
- State: North Carolina
DURHAM- Mr. Richard Larry Watkins, Sr., 75, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Transitions Life Care.
Mr. Watkins was born July 12, 1942 in Durham, NC to the late Percy and Dora Watkins. He worked for Daniels Construction as a Mechanic for Pipe Insulation for over 15 years. He loved NASCAR. Mr. Watkins was a member of Sorrell’s Grove Baptist Church for over 70 years. He will be remembered as a hardworking man who will be deeply missed.
Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Dora Watkins; step-daughter, Susan Phillips; sister, Donna Allen.
Mr. Watkins is survived by his son, Richard L. Watkins, Jr.; brother, Gary Watkins (Susan); sister, Linda Moore (Ronnie); grandchildren, Hannah, Emily, Timothy, Hailey, James, and Melody; 3 nieces; 3 nephews.
m. Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Sorrell’s Grove Baptist Church.m.
