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

DATE: Saturday, April 6, 1996                TAG: 9604060232
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PAUL T. GASKINS

Paul Townsend Gaskins, 56, died April 2, 1996.

Mr. Gaskins, a native of Dare County, N.C., was a tugboat captain for A1 Towing.

He is survived by a daughter, Paula Daniels of Manteo, N.C.; mother, Lola Foster Gaskins of Hatteras, N.C.; sister, Irene Basnett of Frisco, N.C.; half-sister, Silinia Farrow of Frisco, Zelphinia Mosicidi of Frisco; brother, Lindsay Gaskins of Chesapeake; and half-brother, Loraney Gaskins of Frisco.

Burial is in Cool Spring Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic rites. Garrett Funeral Home, Ahoskie, is in charge.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB