The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, March 21, 1996               TAG: 9603210332
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: NORFOLK                            LENGTH: Short :   27 lines

R.L. WATKINS

R.L. ``Reggie'' Watkins, 67, of the 9500 block of Bayfront Drive, died March 18, 1996, at his residence.

Mr. Watkins, a native of Norfolk, retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a MCPO after 36 years of active duty and reserve service. He was a member of Colonial Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. He was also a member of Norview Masonic Lodge (NU)113, Scottish Rite Bodies, and a charter member of the Virginia Beach Shag Club.

He is survived by a brother, John R. Watkins Jr. of Virginia Beach and his fiancee, Mary Yohe of Norfolk.

A graveside service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. today by Pastor-Emeritus Keith Davey. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Masonic rites will be accorded at the graveside.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY

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