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Dr. John McClain Watkins

Big Rapids, Michigan

1937 - 2020

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WINONA, MINN. — Dr. John McClain Watkins, 83, of Big Rapids, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Roger Metz Manor in Winona, Minnesota.

He was born Aug. 30, 1937, in Glendive, Montana, the son of Claude O. Watkins and Helen Watkins.

John joined his brother Robert and his parents in...

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I’ve known John as a student of his, a colleague and neighbor. His devotion to Jackie was remarkable. He lived life to the fullest.

My sincere condolences to Pete and his family.

I’m so sorry for your loss and must add that I was particularly touched by your description of John that “Generosity and humor lived in equal parts within him.” In every encounter I had with John, I found that to be true. I remember reading his excellent play, “Frontier Justice,” after it had been performed in Montana. He will be remembered as an extraordinarily kind and gentle man and a wonderful Ferris colleague.