Frank Ray Watkins, 76, of 821 Hampton Street, passed away early Monday morning, April 12, 2010 at the Brian Center in Eden. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, April 15 at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. A Rockingham County native, Mr. Watkins was born January 6, 1934, son of the late Drew Galloway and Mary Lea Dodson Watkins. He was a US Navy veteran having served his country for four years from 1955 to 1959. Frank was a member of Leaksville Moravian Church and a retired police officer with the Eden Police Department. He was a member of Leaksville Masonic Lodge #136 AF & AM and also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He greatly enjoyed volunteer work with his church and also helping his fellow man in times of emergency. Suviving is his wife, Maxine Landreth Watkins of the home; daughter, Lisa Rogers and husband, Chuck of Chesterfield, VA; grandson, Charles Rogers of Eden; two great-grandchildren, Landon and Natalie Rogers; four sisters, Beatrice Kallam and husband, Calvin of Eden, Ruth Wilson of Eden, Janie Ellington of Eden, and Estelle Wooten of Fieldale, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Brian Center for the love and care given to Frank while in their facility; and also to Dr. David Tapper and his staff.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other tmes at the residence on Hampton Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Leakville Moravian Church, 712 McConnell Ave., Eden, NC 27288, however, flowers are welcome.

Online condolences may be offered to the Watkins family at www.fairfuneralhome.com