Roger "Roddy" K. Watkins

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Lee "Dee" Watkins; children, John Mark Watkins and Julie Watkins Welch (William Martins); granddaughters, Kayla Welch (Spencer Mabile), Baylee Martins; great-grandchildren, Aria and Luke; brother, John Daniel Watkins (Dianne); nieces Tracey Fulkersin (Michael) and Susan Weller (Dan); and great-niece Shelby Jones and numerous cousins.

"Roddy" an Eagle Scout, graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree from Southern Methodist University where he was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity in Dallas, Texas and spent four years in the United States Navy as an Engineering Officer, and also led the Sunday morning worship services. He then worked for Union Carbide "Dow Chemical" in Brownsville, Texas and Taft, Louisiana for 37 years. He was a member of First Christian Church of Greater New Orleans where he served as Elder, Sunday School teacher, and Board Chair during his membership.

The family of Roger "Roddy" K. Watkins be having a private funeral service. Due to our current extenuating circumstances we ask that those who wish to express condolences do so at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com rather than visiting with the family at the service, because of the limited number of people allowed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to First Christian Church of Greater New Orleans. The family thanks you kindly for your understanding and compassion.