Harry Watkins Jr.

Watkins Harry Watkins, Jr., 89, passed away April 10, 2016 in Columbus, OH. A WWII Navy Veteran, he attended Canton McKinley High School and worked many years at Canton Provision. He was a member of Mt. Calvary 2nd Missionary Baptist Church, in Canton, until 1974 when he moved to Columbus and united with Second Baptist Church. Predeceased by his parents Harry Watkins, Sr. and Nannie Lee Fearn Watkins, his first wife of 29 years and the mother of their children Mary B. (Woods) Watkins, second wife of 37 years Bettie (Johnson) Watkins, son Victor Trevor Watkins, sister Wanda Fowler, and brothers Charles Fearn Watkins and John William Watkins. Harry is lovingly remembered by his children, Altheria Unger of Columbus, Harry (Melba) Watkins, III of Springfield, VA, Leonard H. (Barbara) Watkins of Akron, OH, Cornell (Ginger) Watkins of Belpre, OH, Marcus R. Watkins of Columbus, Chante' (Tony) Siler of Columbus; and stepson, Bruce (Sonora) Johnson, Jr. of Lexington, KY; brothers, Mitchell Watkins of Canton, and Joe Louis Watkins of Dayton, OH; sisters, Paralee Compton of Canton, and Mary Elizabeth (Marshall) Barnes of Columbus; 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2016 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St., where his family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the start of service. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery in Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: "The Youth Sunday School Convention Fund", Mt. Calvary 2nd Missionary Baptist Church, 1000 Third Street NE, Canton, OH 44704. To read Harry's extended obituary and express condolences to his family, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits