Albert Lee Watkins

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Wilbert, Raymond, Ray, David and Robert. Sisters, Doris, Ava, Marie, Pearl and Lucille.

Albert was survived by his wife of 63 years, Rebecca (Becky) Sealey Watkins; daughter, Ivey Watkins Palmer; son-in-law, Brian Gordon Palmer; grandsons, Nathaniel Gordon Palmer and Micah Simon Palmer.

Albert honorably served his country in the US Navy from 1956-1959. Albert worked and retired from NC State Government after thirty years of service. He was the founder and President of Faith Literature Ministries, Inc. He has served on the Board of Reference, Clarksville Theology Seminary since the year 2000.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Friendship Baptist Church, 5510 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. Burial will follow the service at Knollwood Memorial Park, Clayton, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:30 PM prior to the service at the church.

While flowers are accepted, memorial contributions may also be made to Friendship Baptist Church 5510 Falls of the Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC or Source of Light Ministries 1011 Mission Rd. Madison, GA 30650. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Watkins family may be entered below within the "add a memory" tab.