Roger Lee Watkins
August 21, 1945 ~ April 29, 2008
Resided in:
Greenville, SC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Roger Lee Watkins, 62, of 903 Antioch Church Road, Greenville, SC, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Watkins was born in Asheville and was a son of the late Plummer and Lillie Mae Watkins. He worked at Industrial Recovery and Recycling in Greenville, SC, and he was a member of the Greenville Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Foster and husband, Ricky, of Candler; one granddaughter, Myleigh Foster; his fiancée, Janice Morrow; one sister, Bette Orr and husband Bynum, and two brothers, Jim Watkins and wife Roberta, Mack Watkins and wife Lesa; step-father, DG Young; two step-brothers, Donald and Terry Young.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Saturday at Zephyr Hills Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Gasperson officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Building 1, Asheville, NC 28801.
Heavenly Father, we pray Thee to console those who are mourning the loss of dear ones. Help us to understand that the dead are not dead as long as their memories inspire us, the living, to acts of kindness, charity and love. The departed are not gone as long as their achievements urge us on to better living and finer thinking. May our faith in Thee, O Lord our God, never falter, even when we walk in the valley of the shadow of death. Enable us to find blessings even in sorrow. Guide us to use our time and opportunities wisely and nobly. Grant that our grief teach us to be more helpful and friendly To others. As we recall our dear ones, let us reaffirm our trust in Thee, O God. Thou art the source of Life. Thou art with us in sorrow as well as joy. Thou art our strength and comfort! Amen.
In loving memory of my younger brother Roger, we had many good times, and you will be truly missed may god bless and keep you until we meet again on the other side and then our family will be once more united forever
brother
Jimmy
Dearest Mandy,
I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad. The only comfort we have when this happens is knowing that our loved ones are no longer suffering.
I will be thinking of you during this time.
Pam Coleman
We will miss you and never forget you.
Love always
Brian & Tammy
Your sweet grin and laughter will be missed. Thank you for the friendship. I was lucky to know you, Roger, for 13 years.We at IRR, intend to plant a tree in your honor here on the lawn. You will forever be in our hearts!!
Janice, during this time may sweet memories fill your heart, and if your soul needs to shed some tears, them let them flow and if a laugh creeps in give yourself that gift. May time be your friend and comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you please accept our deepest sympathy
You were our best friend, and a really true friend.
We shared many good times together. We will miss you so much.
You were our best friend, and a really true friend. We will much you so much.
To The Watkins Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Roger will surely be missed by his loved one’s , and his friend’s.We had alot of fun together on our Harley ride’s Janice and family, may God give you peace for your loss, and just know he’s not suffering anymore.
Big Red! Great memories with a good friend.
To the family of Roger, and especially to Janice Morrow, who cared for him until his death! Roger was a friend to both of us, and we will miss him greatly! Our prayers are for those who still have to deal with the death of a great person! May God guide you all!