James Arthur Watkins

1957 - 2018

James Arthur Watkins obituary, 1957-2018, San Antonio, TX

BORN

1957

DIED

2018

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Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

1701 Austin Highway

San Antonio, Texas

James Watkins Obituary


James Arthur Watkins, Jr. passed away at the age of 61 in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska to Lt. Col. James A. and Mary Watkins. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law: Joel Ellingsworth. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years: Caroline Watkins; brother: David McCormick (Susan); Nephew: David McCormick, Jr. (Sandi); Niece: Casey Eskew (Chris) and numerous family and friends. Jim was an avid sportsman and participated in gymnastics in high school and then tennis and golf in adulthood. He worked for the local chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for several years and later became a self-employed businessman. In his 30's he went to nursing school and worked as an RN for 20 years. Cystic Fibrosis did not slow him down until later in life. Despite many medical complications, he always remained hopeful and positive. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, competitive nature and caring spirit. A memorial Service will be held at on Friday December 14, 2018 at 2:00pm at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 722 Robinhood Pl. 78209. Special thanks to the Transplant team at University Hospital. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Published by San Antonio Express-News on Dec. 9, 2018.
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I worked with Jim at University Hospital Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic. He was always professional and patient, the patients loved him. I would come up with some kind of prank that I wanted to do on a co-worker and he was always my voice of reason saying, NNOOO Patti! His sense of humor and our daily lunches made my days at University so much more enjoyable. GOD has another ANGEL, God Bless Caroline and Family.

Patti Ingram

December 20, 2018

I had the privilege of working with Jim at University Hospital. He was always calm and demonstrated compassion when caring for his patients. He will be missed. Praying for you and your family as you move forward in time without his presence on earth, but also live in the promise that you will see him free from illness in heaven. Blessings. Cathy Carroll

Cathy Carroll

December 11, 2018

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May your family find comfort in the fulfillment of John 6:40 where we are promised the hope of being reunited with our loved ones again in a earthly paradise.

JH

December 10, 2018

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