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Robert J.
Watkins
December 18, 1926 – April 11, 2020
Robert J. Watkins (December, 1926 - April, 2020)
Watkins, Robert, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, age 93 died April 11, 2020. A retired master stainless steel welding fabricator, and CEO of ABA Construction, Inc., among many other endeavors, who loved his family, and enjoyed riding his Harley Touring Motorcycle, flying his Cessna Cardinal RG (both until age 88), playing golf, and teaching water skiing to friends and family. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII, as a demolition expert, being awarded the Asian Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. His southern grace, charm, and concern for others endeared him to all those he met.
He is survived by three loving children, Robert D. (Kay Schwarzberg) Watkins, Timothy F. (Patricia) Watkins, and Cynthia M. Watkins, six grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.
Interment will be at Michigan Memorial Cemetery. A memorial service will be scheduled in the future. Sign the register, express your sympathy, and enjoy the remembrance pictures at www.jlpertersfuneralhome.com.
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