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     His Social Security Number was 238-34-3208.² Hyrum Stanford "Hiram" Watkins married Catherine Easter, daughter of David Wesley Easter and Caroline Gray.^3,1 Hyrum Stanford "Hiram" Watkins was born on February 2, 1912 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^4,2 He died on February 19, 1998 at Stokes Co., North Carolina, at age 86.^4,2

     Harvey Stanford Watkins was born on June 3, 1939 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Marie Ann Hedrick on April 17, 1965 at Stoneville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.² Harvey Stanford Watkins and Marie Ann Hedrick were divorced on July 29, 1968 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.³ Harvey Stanford Watkins married Elma Paris on August 2, 1968 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Harvey Stanford Watkins died on May 25, 2003 at Walnut Cove, Stokes Co., North Carolina, at age 63.¹ He WALNUT COVE - Mr. Harvey Stanford Watkins, 63, of 1040 Hazelwood Farm Road, died Sunday, May 25, 2003, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at the Pine Hall Presbyterian Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Ron Davis officiating. Mr. Watkins was born in Rockingham County on June 3, 1939, to the late Hyrum and Catherine Easter Watkins. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Seager Water Proofing Company.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Watkins. Survivors include his wife, Elma Paris Watkins of the home; stepsons, Larry Mabe of Arizona, Donald Mabe of Walnut Cove, Thomas Mabe of Eden; daughters, Shirley Shelton of Mayodan, Michelle Salas of Walnut Cove; step-daughters, Peggy Tyson of Belews Creek, Valley Smith of Madison; brother, Dewey Lee Watkins of Wentworth; sister, Fanny Barnes of Madison; five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. on May 27, 2003.¹

     Joe Franklin Watkins was buried at Clear View Baptist Church Cemetery, Mayodan, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.² He was born on June 25, 1941.² He married Jean "Jeanie" Smith on September 16, 1960 at Mayodan, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,3 Joe Franklin Watkins died on December 29, 1967 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 26; Drown when his car went into a lake.²