Watkins, Gene Hughes, a 30 year resident of the South Bay, passed away on March 18, 2003 as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Hermosa Beach, Gene was 37 when he died. He is survived by his mother, Jennie (Jim) Bradley of Tucson, Az, father, Clifford E. Watkins of Harbor City, sister, Patti (Paul) Kern and their children, Emily and Elisabeth all of Alta Loma, CA. Also survived by his grandmother, Hazel Hare of Barstow, an aunt, Karen (Ron) Mitani of Anaheim and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be from 5 pm until 8 pm on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at the White & Day Colonial Mortuary in Redondo Beach. Memorial services will be at 11 am on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 21000 Victor Street, Torrance, CA.
