Andrew Watkins III

1948 - 2016

Andrew Watkins III obituary, 1948-2016, Wilmington, NC

BORN

1948

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Coble Funeral & Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park

1155 Shipyard Blvd

Wilmington, North Carolina

Andrew Watkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 26, 2016.

Andrew Jackson Watkins, III, age 68, of Wilmington, died on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington.

He was born October 12, 1948 to Andrew Jackson Watkins, Jr. and Rosa Lea Watkins, who both preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Watkins.

Mr. Watkins was a general contractor and had previously retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with 25 years of service.
He is survived by a daughter: Kristen Fitzgerald and her husband, Jason of Raleigh, NC; a son: Andrew J. "A.J." Watkins, IV of Wilmington, NC; a sister, June Brown of Carolina Beach, his brothers: Wayne Watkins and his wife, Helen of Rocky Point, NC, Dale Watkins and his wife, Karen of Wallace, NC, and Tex Watkins and his wife, Brenda of Rocky Point, NC, a granddaughter: Jackson Watkins and his grandsons: Hudson Fitzgerald and Sawyer Fitzgerald.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Scott's Hill Baptist Church. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Phil Ortego officiating. Burial will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Scott's Hill Baptist Church, 185 Scott's Hill Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401


Dear family and friends,

Words can not express the gratitude we feel for all of the love and support you have shown our family over the past couple of weeks. We are truly blessed to have you all in our lives. Thank you for being here to celebrate the life of our father, brother, grandfather, and friend.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and the Scotts Hill Baptist Church community for the generosity, prayers, and kindness you have shown our family this week and over the years. It has truly been remarkable.

Sincerely,
Kristen, A.J, and family

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December 2, 2016

TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY THE SERVICES WERE BEAUTIFUL AND WELL DESERVED FOR SUCH A GREAT MAN.HE WAS MY COUSIN BUT MORE THAN THAT A GOOD FRIEND HE
WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART FOREVER.THE WORDS HIS HIS SON IN LAW SPOKE OF HIM ANY FATHER WOULD BE PROUD OF ANDYIS NOT GONE HE LIVES IN EACH OF OUR HEARTS. WALTER GRIFFIN

November 28, 2016

AJ
AS THEY SAY...DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL...BUT LOVE LEAVES MEMORIES NO ONE CAN STEAL...
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...
CARI

November 28, 2016

Gloristine Price

Condolences to Andy's Family. He was a joy to work with during his time here at the Corps of Engineers.

November 28, 2016

Joe Dunlop

So sorry for your loss, Kristen. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 28, 2016

Brenda S & Walter M Moore

May God Bless the family Andy was a great guy went to high school with him and TeX

November 28, 2016

MAY God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11/

November 27, 2016

Garrett Gibson

Kristen, I am truly saddened to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

November 27, 2016

Debbie Kulowiec

I am deeply saddened for the loss of Andrew. He was my best friend, and I loved him like family. He will be missed by do many, you have my deepest sympathy...

November 27, 2016

Sylvia Cowin

Kristen and A J I am so sorry for ur loss my thoughts and prayers are with u both love y'all

November 27, 2016

Kristen and A.J I am so sorry for your father's passing. He was such a nice caring man. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jackie Neuwirth

November 27, 2016

Kristen and A.J, I am so sorry for your dad's passing. He was a very nice, genuine man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jackie Neuwirth
Jackie Neuwirth

November 26, 2016

Don & Faye Cable

Kristen and A.J., we're so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Andy. We cannot express the sympathy we have for you at this time but let these words comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout the days and weeks ahead.

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Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Scott's Hill Baptist Church

NC

Dec

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Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Scott's Hill Baptist Church

NC

Dec

2

Burial

Oleander Memorial Gardens

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1155 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412

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