He was born on June 18, 1930 in Japton, Arkansas to Thomas J. and Mae (Parsley) Watkins.
Raymond was a carpenter and farmer.
He loved coon hunting, fishing, gardening, and was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan. He was a devoted grandpa and hero to his grand and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Faye Vera (Bolinger) Watkins; his daughter, Donna Watkins; four brothers, Bill Lee Watkins, Fred Ralph Watkins, Carl Henry Watkins, and Kermit Claude Watkins; and six sisters, Ruby Reynolds, Oma Clark, Dovie Reynolds, Stella J. Lewis, Rema Manley, and Bonnie Lee Thomas.
Survivors include three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Westfield Chapel, Springdale.
He was born on June 18, 1930 in Japton, Arkansas to Thomas J. and Mae (Parsley) Watkins.
Raymond was a carpenter and farmer.
He loved coon hunting, fishing, gardening, and was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan. He was a devoted grandpa and hero to his grand and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Faye Vera (Bolinger) Watkins; his daughter, Donna Watkins; four brothers, Bill Lee Watkins, Fred Ralph Watkins, Carl Henry Watkins, and Kermit Claude Watkins; and six sisters, Ruby Reynolds, Oma Clark, Dovie Reynolds, Stella J. Lewis, Rema Manley, and Bonnie Lee Thomas.
Survivors include three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Westfield Chapel, Springdale.
Family Members
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Ruby E Watkins Reynolds
1904–1960
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Bill Lee Watkins
1907–1995
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Oma Elizabeth Watkins Clark Fair
1909–1997
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Oma Elizabeth Watkins Fair
1909–1997
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Dovie C Watkins Reynolds
1911–1954
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Ola Watkins
1913–1914
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Stella J. Watkins Lewis
1915–1998
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Fred Ralph Watkins
1918–1995
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Rema Ova Watkins Manley
1920–1998
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Carl Henry Watkins
1922–2011
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Kermit C. Watkins
1924–1997
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Bonnie Lee Watkins Thomas
1926–1996
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