Frank Ray Watkins

Obituary

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

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Maxine, I am so sorry about the death of your husband. On those two or three times we have bumped into each other at Dick's Drive In in recent years, you have told me about his illness. May God richly bless you and comfort you in this time of grief. I'm so glad that the members of our Tri-City High School Class of 1954 have gotten reacquainted with each other in recent year so we can share each other's burdens and support each other in prayer. God bless. Jimmy Adkins
James Adkins

Maxine and Lisa, A very nice man has left us. I remember visiting Frank while I was recuperating at the Brian Center. My prayers are with you and may God comfort you.
Karen Robertson

Sooo...sorry for your loss.Praying for all of the family.Frank was such a nice man!!!
Martha Moore Gwynn

Maxine & Lisa words cannot console you in your loss but God can wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort. I was sorry to hear about Frank and I am saying a prayer for you both.
Margaret Wray

Lisa and Maxine, I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you both and I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Kelly Knighton

My deepest sympathy to Lisa and family over the loss of your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call on me. Lori
Lori Sikes

Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Please give your mom a big hug from me. I love you gal, Twila
Twila Atwell

Mrs. Watkins I would like to send my thougths and prayers to you for myself and my parents (C. W. and Rena "Pete" Howell). I think that I feel as if I have known Frank all of my life - probably because when I was young I saw him on "his beat" a lot, and throughout the years all about town and at Dick's Drive In many times after I was grown and married. God Bless you and your family during this time of loss.
Gail Howell Setliff

Lisa, my love and prayers are with you and your family. Connie
Connie Sams Tilley

I am so sorry Lisa for your loss. I will be keeping you in my prayers during this difficult time. You are a great, strong lady and I know God will keep you close to him.
Allyson Roney

Lisa, I am very sad to hear of your loss. Fathers are so special.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynne Williams

Maxine and Family,I'am deeply sorry for the loss of the the greatest Godfather anyone could have.I have been away for many years,and when I got the call all I could remember was all those times when I was young.Frank never forgot any birthday,or any occasion that pertained to me.I will always cherish those memories.Frank and My Dad spent so much time with me in church,and thank's to them for being great mentors.Frank was a fine man who loved his family and his church family.His service to his community,and this great Country will never be forgotten.May God Bless you all. Payton
Payton Turner

I'm so sorry for your loss. Frank will be missed tremendously by all of us. Keeping you in prayer...
Venny

Maxine, Lisa My thoughts and prayers are with you both during this time of loss. I know I can't say anything that will make it easier for you. Even though I didn't go to see him as much as I should have I thought about him often and the memories were always great. I will miss him alot. He was my Training Officer and my partner in Detectives. He tought me alot and I hope I was a better Office because of him. I think I was. I have people come up to me all the time and say I wish the old bunch was back. But time goes on and we becme memories. He will always be a great Memory and("Ichiban") to me me. You know what that means. For the ones that don't, it means ("Number One, First").I know he will always be that to both of you.
Brad & Martha Wade

Maxine and Lisa, I'm very sorry to learn of Frank's passing and words certainly fail to express how much he will be missed by those of us who knew him.I do know this...he will be well met in heaven not only by our heavenly Father, but by two smiling faces that I call Mom and Dad. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you both. God Bless You, David
David Shirt

Lisa, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know he will be greatly missed by so many, but the memories will always stay with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire mom. Please tell your mom she is in my prayers as well. Let us know if we can do anything for you. Love, Marina
Marina Manoley

I'm sorry for your loss.
Harriett R. Smith

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