William Carlton

Watkins

William Carlton Watkins, 86, of Henrico, unexpectedly passed on March 15, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston Watkins and Grace Mae Watkins; beloved Dorothy F. Watkins, four sisters, Hazel, Evelyn, Maggie and Marian and five brothers, Herbert, Morris, Roger, Charles and Otis Watkins.

He leaves to rejoice in his memory, five devoted and loving children Rev. Major A. Richardson ( Betty), Valerie R. Patterson, Michael Richardson (Regina) , Zareece F. Watkins, and Zayvon F. Watkins; ten grandchildren, Donald Taylor, Jr. and Ameer Taylor, Johnny Claiborne, Kelsey Travers, Teisha Moore, Tasha Christian, Javion Richardson, Bryian Parker, Shanaisa and Corey Vinson; a host of great grandchildren; brother, Ernest Watkins; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 4 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment Washington Memorial Park. Livestreaming at scottsfuneralhome.com