Jerry Watkins Obituary in Greensboro at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home

Obituary For Jerry Watkins

Mr. Jerry Watkins passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. A service honoring his life will be held Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 2:30pm Lakeview Memorial Park; 3600 N. O'Henry Blvd. Greensboro, NC.

Jerry Donald Watkins, loving husband, brother, father and grandfather passed away peacefully November 9, 2022.

Jerry, son of the late Charles Lynwood and Rosetta Watkins, was born March 26, 1939 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

In 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Harris. To this union, two children were born, Jerry Donald Watkins Jr. and Carl Brady Watkins. Jerry received his education in the Greensboro public schools and graduated from James B. Dudley High School (Class of 1957). After being honorably discharged from the United States Army, Jerry began his extensive and illustrious work career. He was employed by P. Lorillard Tobacco Company and Gilbarco before joining Bill Black Cadillac and Oldsmobile. He was the first full time African American Salesperson at this dealership. He was an exceptional salesman and was given top honors many times. He went on to open his own dealership, Jerry Watkins Cadillac GM Truck Inc. in Winston Salem. He was an exemplary General Dealer winning annual honors in business operations.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Elizabeth and siblings Josephine Brown, Willie Mae Perry, Loucille Watkins, Carrie Harper and Charles Watkins Jr.

Left to cherish his memory are sons Don and Carl, granddaughters, India and Megan, great-grandchildren Matthew, Savannah, Linden, Charity, Chasity, Chelsey and Chance, brother, Marvin Watkins (Jamesena) and brother in law Dr. John C. Harris along with many nieces and nephews.

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Precious A Tonkins sent The Peace Lily for Jerry Watkins - November 18, 2022

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Roman Robinson sent Serene Lily Basket for Jerry Watkins - November 15, 2022

Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Many prayers R.J. & Elizabeth Robinson

May the family find comfort in knowing God makes no mistakes, and your loved one is resting in God's loving arms. 💖 Much love to everyone. The Hall and Stephens family.

To the Watkins and extended families... Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing away of your beloved father, brother and uncle. (I knew him as "Butch".) My prayers are that you all find peace and healing during this time of great loss. May your grief be covered with memories of his love, kindness and generosity. He never failed in his duty to his family. With blessings and sincerity, Davetta Florance-Bristow

Thinking of your and sending prayer. Your father and you guys were a big part of me and Mike childhood growing up. I pray that God will give you what is needed in the days to come.
The Cole Family - Mike Cole, Toni Pressley (Cole) and Phil Cole.

Carl, We would like to share our deepest condolences during this time of the loss of your dear father Mr. Jerry Watkins. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this time. Miguel & Debra Moses

To Carl and The Watkins Family, May your beautiful memories bring you comfort now and in the days to come. Remembering you and your family in prayer.
Linda Linton, Winston-Salem, NC

May your cherished memories bring you peace 🙏
Betty Watson

The Imes Family expresses their deepest condolences on the passing of your Father Jerry Watkins. Jerry was a kind man that touched some many people who he came in contact with in his lifetime. He loved his family. Jerry will be greatly missed. A Father's love can be passed down into several generations of your family. Cherish every memory of your Father and Grandfather in your hearts forever. The memories can not ever leave your heart. His memories will provide you with comfort, strength, and guidance from this day forth. May Our Heavenly Father's loving words embrace everyone that was a family member or friend of Jerry Watkins. Rest In Heavenly Peace.
The Imes Family Yvonne Charles Monica Khris Chana Chaya

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