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William Quwane Watkins

June 21, 1974 - March 02, 2022

Obituary For William Quwane Watkins

William who was loving called Quwane or Gemini or Q-Rock was born to the late William Watkins and Eunice (Thompson) Hill on June 21, 1974, in Newark, NJ. Sadly, he departed this life on March 2, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan.

Quwane received his elementary education in the Newark public school system. He graduated from his beloved Irvington (NJ) High School. He also attended Essex County College. Quwane worked in the food service industry, but his primary profession was music. Quwane began singing at a very early age. He sang all day and all night. In high school, Quwane and five friends formed the vocal group, VI Deep. They were not only members of a group but, brothers who forged lifelong friendships. Quwane performed nationally and internationally in choirs, always singing praises to the Lord. In addition to singing, Quwane enjoyed writing, arranging, and producing music for himself and others. Quwane had some medical issues in 2015 that quieted his voice but did not silence him. He continued to write, travel, and spend time with family and friends.

Quwane had Jesus Joy! He loved the Lord with all his heart. He trusted the Lord. He learned early on from his maternal grandmother to make Jesus the center of everything in his life. Whenever he moved to a new city, he was sure to immediately find a church home where he would instantly begin to work in ministry. In Detroit, he served at Greater Faith Assembly.

Quwane loved his family and friends who became family. He had special relationships with his aunts, uncles, and cousins. Quwane never met a stranger. He was pure joy and sunshine. Quwane was always smiling and would find a way to make you laugh. He would certainly greet you with a full lipped kiss and a warm hug. He appreciated music, especially, reggae, gospel, hip hop, and R&B. Quwane embraced Caribbean culture. If you called him, he would more than likely be watching a West African drama. He enjoyed cooking and excitedly shared his pescatarian meals. His ministry was on Marco Polo where he engaged regularly with family and friends.

Quwane was proceeded in death by his grandparents and his fathers, William Watkins and Rodell Hill; He leaves to cherish the memories of his beautiful spirit: his loving mother, Eunice Hill; sister, Amira Hill-Yancy; niecy-poo, Sloane Olivia Ann; aunts, DeBorah Nehemiah, Juanita (Hezekiah) Harmon, Geraldine (Hence) Cole, Alma Bland, Judy Hill, Brenda Hill, and Jean Sampson; uncles, Cater Thompson, Lucian (Alecia) Thompson, Dion Nehemiah, Alfus Johnson, Thomas Watkins, James Pride, and Lyndon Brown; Original 4 cousins, Lucian and Stephon; cousins who were like brothers, Tajshiek (Shari), Savion (Vashuna), and Tariq (Nancy); cousins, Lucian, Jasmine, Erin, Tyia, Amani, Tahira, Adam, and Shiloh; caring cousins, Alicia, LaShawn, and Kim; VI Deep members, Malik, Randy, Melvin, and Jean; godson, Christopher; and a host of relatives and friends who were blessed by his time with us and love him very much.

Services

11 Mar

Visitation

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Fisher Funeral Home & Cremation 24501 Five Mile Rd. Redford, MI 48239 Get Directions »

11 Mar

Funeral Service

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Fisher Funeral Home & Cremation 24501 Five Mile Rd. Redford, MI 48239 Get Directions »

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March 23, 2022

Chase

Shocked to learn of this loss. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Rest well. Chase
March 12, 2022

Penny Alston

My Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to the Family and Friends. Q or My ROADIE is what I called him. He was a member and Armor Bearer for My Dear late Bishop Dr. Raphael Williams Sr. I last saw Q at the homegoing service for our Bishop on Nov 13, 2021. I hadn't seen him in a while. I would text and DM him to check up on him. My last message sent to him was in January of this year. Before the pandemic hit, we would hang, along with my Niece Brianna (they would call each other "punk", My Daughter Kristian he called "Empress" and my Grandson who called Q "Barbeque" and Q called My Grandson "J-Roc"! We'd go to the movies, My Dad's 75th surprise Bday party.. to My Sister Pam's house for get togethers it to simply to play cards. To My house for fish fries.. we LOVED Q like Family!! You ARE certainly missed My Friend My Brother My ROADIE!!! I'll Love You FOREVER!!! Rest In Paradise! ❤️💔😇
March 09, 2022

Rebecca Boone-Sanders

To the Watkin family may you find comfort in God's care and each other. May God keep you all in his presence. My daughter and Quwane was the bestest of friends. She is really missing him. I pray eveyone will remember his smile and love for music as your days get rough.
March 09, 2022

Terri & Bettye

Deepest condolences to the Watkins family, may God give you comfort in knowing that Quwane's soul was saved by Jesus Christ. Lovingly submitted, Terri & Bettye of Wilmington, DE
March 08, 2022

Kenny smooth allen

To my cousin who was like a brother u spent many nites together coming up having fun n staying at buddy house. Rip gemini qua rip love kenny smooth