Mr. Pearlie B. Watkins Jr. age 72 of Wilmington formerly of Burgaw died Tuesday June 30 at home. He was born on June 17,1943 in Burgaw. He was the son of the late Pearlie Bradford Watkins,Sr. and Olie Lambert Gray Watkins. He was preceeded in death by a sister, Nellie Lavaun Watkins of Burgaw. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Louise Bordeaux Watkins, a daughter, Sarah Louise Watkins, sons, Pearlie Bradford Watkins III and David Brandon Watkins and wife Tonia all of Wilmington. Grandchildren, Will ,Kailee and Hailey Watkins. Brothers, John David Watkins and wife Jeronia ,Albert Daniel Watkins and Joseph Ralmer
Watkins and wife Terry all of Burgaw.
Pearlie was an accountant for Worsley Oil Company and an associate for Furniture Outlet of Wilmington for many years. Pearlie had a great love for his family and was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was well known for his baking. Also Pearlie served his country honorably as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7:00 PM at Harrells Funeral Home in Burgaw with visitation one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery in Wallace.