Ernest Watkins Obituary

The world bids farewell to Ernest Watkins (Portsmouth, Virginia), departing on February 20, 2025 at the age of 99. Ernest leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Ernest may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.

He was predeceased by: his stepmother Louise P. Watkins; his siblings, Willie, James, William Watkins, Mamie E. Watkins and Florentine Watkins Jordan; his nephew Darius Anderson; and his close friend Robert Anderson.