Richard Plaski Watkins's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2022 in Wilmington, North Carolina

Richard Plaski Watkins

October 4, 1940 - August 6, 2022 (81 years old)

Wilmington, North Carolina

Richard Plaski Watkins's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2022 in Wilmington, North Carolina

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Richard Plaski Watkins

October 4, 1940 - August 6, 2022 (81 years old)

Wilmington, North Carolina

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Richard Plaski Watkins Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Plaski Watkins of Wilmington, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 81, on August 6, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his wife Jacqueline Preston Watkins; his parents, Edward Watson Watkins, Sr. and Mary Louise Mintz Watkins; his siblings, Mary Gurganous, Ella Lavern Bordeaux, Odessa Berkshire, Edward Watkins, Jr. and Major Watkins; and his great grandchild Bailey Louise Long.

He is survived by : his daughters, Charlotte Zurcher (Steve), Diana Watkins and Stacey Goins; his grandchildren, Richard Goins, Lela Goins, Kimberly Long, Jessica Long Russ, Steven Zurcher, II (Corinne) and Cody Zurcher (Maria); his sister Faye Brown (Wilbur); and his close friend Connie Casteen. He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers to honor the memory of Richard, memorials can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in care of Sudan Shriners PO Box 12829, New Bern, NC 28561.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation



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