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for Michael Watkins
Carol Matthews
August 8, 2014
Michael was a light on a candle. I will always remember his smile and personality. I feel blessed to have known him. My condolences to all of the Watkins family. Rest in Peace Michael. You will be sadly missed.
Kim Woo
May 2, 2014
My beloved Bishop and the Watkins family. I was overwhelmed to hear Mike went home to be with the Lord. He will always be alive in memories. He was always teasing, laughing, and smiling, one that knew no strangers. His humility and sweet spirit will be a part I will never forget. Know that I am praying for you always. Love you
Swanson's
April 24, 2014
To Bishop, sorry for your lost. I know Michael was a good man. I never meet Michael that well, but he's seem's very nice. I miss my mother too Bishop, and I understand the pain that you are going throw. Love you Bishop. From the Swanson Family.
Harold Pittman
April 24, 2014
My sincere condolences to Bishop Watkins and family for the loss of your beloved son, praying for your strength at this time. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Sincerely,
Harold Pittman and Family, love always
Harry P. Randle
April 24, 2014
We Are Deeply Sadden By The Loss Of Brother Watkins *** Are Love And Prayers Has Been , And Always Will Be With The Family. Sincerely ******* The Whole Randle Family ******* Grace And Peace Unto Thy Soul ******* Peace *******
SAMUEL&JOANNA MOORE
April 23, 2014
BISHOP WATKINS. YOU HAVE ARE PRAYERS IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME, JN THE DEATH OF YOUR SON, MAY GOD BLESS YOU
AND YOUR FAMILY.
Chris and Valerie P. Washington
April 23, 2014
To Bishop and the First Family of Higher Ground AAA, we will miss Mike's beautiful smile, sense of humor and laughter. We love him, and we sincerely love you, always
Deborah Sneed
April 23, 2014
To the Watkins Family,
May God Bless and Comfort you during this time.
WILLIAM MARTIN
April 23, 2014
I AM PRAYING FOR YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. HE WAS GOOD FRIEND AND BROTHER. HANG IN THERE AND GOD BLESS YOU.
Jessica Lowe-Scott
April 23, 2014
Bishop and the Watkins family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.. Mike will be missed.
Angelica Wilson
April 22, 2014
May God wrap his arms around the family during this time. Bless with the strength to get through. R.I.P see you at home.
Jocelyn McDonald
April 22, 2014
My sincere condolences in the passing of Elder Watkins. Praying for the family strength in Jesus Christ.
Cealie Lawrence
April 22, 2014
To the Watkins Family: Words cannot adequately express my deep and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Michael S. Watkins. Mike and I became good friends while working for the State of Ohio. His infectious laughter, smiles and his wonderful way with people will not be forgotten. Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Family, you have another angel keeping watch over you all. Rest in our Saviors arms, Mike...Until we see you again, my friend and brother.
Ned and Carolyn Andrews
April 22, 2014
God is faithful, we are praying for you Bishop,and
the entire Watkins family.
We love you.
Mell G. Ross.
April 22, 2014
To. The Watkins Family You All Have My Sincere Condolences On The Passing Of Michael May God Bless The Family.
fasanthia wilkerson
April 22, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
M Jones
April 22, 2014
Condolences to the entire Watkins Family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Clarence Mitchell
April 22, 2014
To Bishop Watkins and the Watkins family:
I want to extend my deepest and sincere condolences and sympathy to you and the entire Watkins family. May The Lord comfort you with HIs love and uplift you during your hour of sorrow. I am praying for you and your family.
Dallas & Wanda Clark
April 22, 2014
Our Prayers and Deepest Condolences to Bishop Watkins and Family.
Marva Bibb-Truss
April 22, 2014
I have been honored to know Michael throughout Jr. and Senior High School. Michael was always kind and most friendly. He was always a gentleman. Parents and family, you've raised a great man, which is sometimes difficult in this world. Rest Michael.
Frederick Johnson
April 22, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
David & Theresa Peppers
April 22, 2014
My Prayers are with you Denise and your entire family, May God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Marjorie Moore
April 22, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gloria J. Moore
April 22, 2014
To The Watkins Family: May God bless and keep you always. I am so sorry for your loss.
April 22, 2014
Praying for the entire watkins family. Grace and Peace. Jacobs/Tatum family
Juan & Robin Jones
April 22, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Jordan
April 22, 2014
May God Comfort you Bishop Watkins, Denise, Melody,Larry and Family. Michael was a great friend and classmate growing up in Southfield and will be missed.
grace anderson
April 21, 2014
There are no words. May his soul rest forever.
Condolence to his family and father, Bishop Watkins et al.
Charles and Joni Mason
April 21, 2014
God has called yet another soldier home to join his army of saints. You will be deeply missed by all your family and friends. God said I go to prepare a place for you. Your mansion must be ready or God would not have sent for you so soon. Enjoy the streets paved with gold. Until we all meet again...
Our Deepest sympathy and Love to the family!
Bernadine Hunter
April 21, 2014
May the peace of God that passes all understanding sustain you during this time of sorrow
Allen & Karen Stowe
April 21, 2014
Our prayers and deepest condolences to the Watkins Family. Michael was a treasure that we will see again. May God Bless You All!
AMBER SHEPPARD
April 21, 2014
TO BISHOP WATKINS AND FAMILY... MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL. MICHAEL WAS A VERY CHARISMATIC MAN, VERY HUMBLE MAN INDEED.HE WAS TRUELY LOVED AND WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. HE IS NOW ADDED TO THAT SPECIAL GUARDIAN ANGEL LIST WATCHING OUT FROM THE HEAVENS ABOVE. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES.
April 21, 2014
Even though I hadn't seen Michael very much since our days growing up in Southfield, I was sorry to hear the news of his passing. MY memories of him were and always will be someone who was very handsome, kindhearted, and loved laughter... that (million dollar smile), just wish I'd kept in touch. To the family find comfort in knowing " to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"
Stay Encouraged!
Patricia A Brown
Lola Drafton Columbus
April 21, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cuz Marian Jackson & Family
April 21, 2014
To Bishop Watkins and Family,
I am sorry for your loss of Michael, he was a wonderful, kind, had beautiful smile, loving Cousin. I remember Michael working for the State of Ohio. He loved the Lord enjoyed working for the Church and the Lord.
I am praying for the family that God will give you strength and comfort your hearts. I am sorry I will not be in Ohio at this time, I am praying God will ease your Sorrow, praying for your loss of Cousin Lillian.
Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted.
God Bless, Love you.
Lai Mari (MiMi) Bailey
April 21, 2014
I want to let the family how sorry I am for such sad news about Michael, I have known him for many years and it is a sad day for all of us. To his daughters so sorry to hear about your dad, and to my niece Mia honey we are all with you and God has him now and he is doing just fine he is at peace now.
Michael Clayborne
April 21, 2014
I am praying for this wonderful family i have watch brother michael grow over the years. He was a kind humble man always with a smile and a kind word. I will truly miss him!
April 21, 2014
May God grant you aboundant peace through this very difficult time. You are in our hearts and prayers.
With Love, the Hairston and Newman Families.
The Sith Family
April 21, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss and will continue to keep the Watkins family in our thoughts and prayers.
Hazel Eubanks
April 21, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Emma Douglas
April 21, 2014
To Bishop and Family, my prayers and love are with all of you
Deaconess E. Douglas
April 21, 2014
Dear Bishop Watkins and family...may God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Stay strong in the Lord...always. Sincerely, Wanda(Barnett)Bacon
April 21, 2014
My prayers are with you and your family. Michael was always so kind to me and everyone I knew. God's blessings... Cathy L. Saunders
Stephanie Kimbro-Saunders
April 21, 2014
To Bishop Sherman Watkins and the Watkins Family, so sorry for the loss of your son, brother and father. I have known Micheal for several years and he was a good friend and person. I am praying with you and your family for God to comfort you in the time of your loss. Continue to trust God as you have taught us Bishop Watkins, God will be there for you.
Taisha Caslin
April 21, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. -
April 21, 2014
Mia Im sorry about your father,just know that my heart and prayers are with you.From Ms Jody
Carol Parks
April 21, 2014
Bishop Watkins and family,, Prayers of Gods comforting love will see you through this sorrowfull time as he promises to heal all pain.
April 21, 2014
To Bishop Watkins and family, "May the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:7
Sending much prayer and love your way.
Evangelist Vickie Trout
Delois Moore
April 20, 2014
Bishop & Family , May God continue to strengthen you all...you are in my prayers... Love, always Delois A Moore
April 20, 2014
To the family of Michael Watkins may God Bless you always.
The Brown Family.
April 20, 2014
God bless, I am sorry,I can not be there, but I take comfort in Gods promise that 1 Thessalonians 4 promises, if we live right we will see our loved ones again, and we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We will see him again.
Judi Johnson-Bartlett, Virginia
April 20, 2014
MrMrs. Arnold Phillips
April 20, 2014
To Bishop & Watkins Family,
You're all in our prayers.
Susan & Lena Mullins
c palmer
April 20, 2014
To Bishop Watkins and family. May God bless you, during this time.
April 20, 2014
We will continue to keep the Watkins Family lifted in prayer. Faye Matthews, Charles Hadnot and The Lilliard Family.
Love You Bishop
Susanne Hicks
April 20, 2014
Mike, you were my buddy, big brother and friend. You always kept it 100 with your guidance in my life. Sad, but I know where you are, so I cannot say we lost you. See ya in the morning Big Bro.
Vivian Gossett
April 20, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nila Ware
April 20, 2014
To the Watkins family and Higher Grounds family too. I'm not able to be there with you but my love and prayers are with you. I love you all. May God continue to hold you up in these trying times. May you have peace beyond comprehension. R I H MIKE! We love and miss you.
Claude Johnson
April 20, 2014
You will never be forgotten, my Friend!!
April 20, 2014
I remember Mike in school and how we laughed and joked. He was so handsome and always dressed for the occasion. He will be missed. God Bless you family as you find your way, moving forward. God is the answer! In memory of my friend, Mr. Michael S. Watkins.
Sabrina Clemmons Tutstone
Victoria Lynn Hubbard
April 20, 2014
I am praying that the family find rest, comfort, and peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior. God bless!!!!
Pierre Angel
April 19, 2014
As you comprehend this profound loss of Mike, let yourselves cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. I pray for peace and comfort to the Watkins family.
Pierre Angel
Carothers (Poochie) Billingsley
April 19, 2014
To my Watkins family , Words can not express! I will truly miss my brother, my friend, my "old school from way back." Our comfort, is in our Confidence, that we Will see each other again - in the presence of The Lord. May God comfort and keep you. "Watstax" - we miss you!
Alfred Thompson
April 19, 2014
I am praying that God grant you peace and comfort to sustain you during this time of loss.
April 19, 2014
We will continue to keep your family lifted up in our prayers. Evangelist Rudene and Michael Goolsby
Lue Cindy Terry
April 19, 2014
Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mike. May the Lord grant you peace and strength during this very difficult time.
Jewell Manley
April 19, 2014
Bishop Watkins and family. May God bless you at this time of your sorrow. Know that we love you and are praying for you.
Chetaun Manning
April 19, 2014
Prayers for your family at this time. May GOD keep you all wrapped in his arms while comforting you!!
kelly bush
April 19, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Foy
April 19, 2014
ALWAYS KEEPING THE FAMILY IN PRAYER.
Stephanie Foy
April 19, 2014
Gone but NEVER EVER forgotten
Cassandra Mattox-Skipper
April 19, 2014
Prayers go out to the entirer family.
Marquetta DeVaux
April 19, 2014
Bishop Watkins, and family our deepest sympathies. Mike will be missed, I will always remember his beautiful smile and the love his love for people. You are in my prayers and thoughts during this time of sorry. We loved Mike but God loved him best. Love you all
Dawnita Newman
April 19, 2014
May God grant comfort to all that know you and love you through the memories that have been created.You will be missed. Thank you for giving me some beautiful cousins.
Alisea Grant-Fisher
April 19, 2014
To Bishop Watkins and the entire Watkins Family. The Grant/Williamson family joins you in this time of breavement. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you during your loss. God is the pillar of strength that you can lean on. We love you and will continue to keep you in our pyayers. Sis. Williamson and the Grant family.
Elder Gregory Railey
April 19, 2014
My prayers and love goes out to my pastor, Bishop S. Watkins and family. I love you all and if I can do anything, please let me know..
April 19, 2014
To my family, I pray that God gives you all peace during his time. It is times like these when we have to lean and depend totally on God to give strength and encouragement. I love you all and gonna miss my first cousin Michael, but we love him, but a God loved him more. Shelby Stephenson - long Beach CA
Vicky Williams
April 19, 2014
My sincere condolences to Bishop and family. You are continually in my prayers.
Nancy Edwards
April 19, 2014
My prayers are with all he'd going to be greatly missed he fought a great fight but he now has Won his Race I never forget his smile anytjme I seen him his smile would light up the room we can Wave See you later cause we will see you again my brother in Christ Job well done
Alisa Mbinakar
April 19, 2014
My love goes out to my pastor Bishop Sherman Watkins and the entire Watkins family. Michael was a kind and gentle man who treated everyone with love and kindness we will all feel the lost of his presence but we know that we will see him again.
belinda morrison
April 19, 2014
I am sorry for the loss but being a child of the king lets rejoice that hes singing in heaven with the angels and may god be the family comforter and the prince of peace to your hearts
Regina Reynolds-Morris
April 19, 2014
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come AGAIN, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 17: 1-3
To the Watkins family. May God comfort your hearts in your time of sorrow. Just know, that weeping may endure for a nigh, but joy commeth in the morning. Michael's in his morning now! Full of joy, peace and happiness. Awaiting the day that you may join him in his rejoicing.
Azia Mason
April 19, 2014
Daddy,
It is hard to believe that you are no longer here to call and check up on me and your grandgodbabies. 12 years of having the honor of knowing you, you truly became a second earthly Father to me. I remember your laugh so vividly. You getting on me when I'd tell Alayna to go sit down somewhere haha you'd always say "leave my baby alone!" You truly loved me and my children as if we were your own. I will never forget you and will always love you! I miss you so much ! Watch over us all and help us to find a calming and peace letting us know you are PERFECT up there with our Heavenly Father. Love you Daddy and Paw Paw Mike ,
Azia, Alayna, and Baby Tyler.
I am continuously praying for you all as I am taking this as a loss as well, I can not imagine all of your pain. You all have my deepest condolences and if any of you need anything I am here and always will be. Love you all! Find strength in knowing he is at peace.
Michael harper
April 19, 2014
Michael is a fine man a man that I have known since the 3rd grade 1964.I always enjoyed talking to him when I come to Columbus. I will miss him greatly.
Gonnie Goins
April 19, 2014
In Loving Memory. Gone but never forgotten. ?
Gonnie Goins
April 19, 2014
To Bishop Watkins and family. I send condolences and strength. You all are in my prayers during this difficult time.
April 19, 2014
Our prayers go out to the entire family
Mary long and family
Elders Eric & Phyllis Bradley
April 19, 2014
To Bishop and the Watkins family. We extend our heartfelt Love and sympathy to you. You will forever be in our prayers.
Elizabeth Washington
April 18, 2014
I am sorry for your lost Denise and your entire family,may the Lord be with you. Elizabeth Stewart Washington (Peewee)
Yvonne Morris,Mitchell
April 18, 2014
My prayers are with you Denise and your entire family.I remember Mike was in a lot of my classes through the years ,he was a good guy. Yvonne Morris Mitchell and family.
Dottie & Phyllis Lindsey
April 18, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Watkins family. Our love and prayers are with you all forever and always.
Janet Farmer
April 18, 2014
God gives His beloved sleep. When the trump sounds Michel will wake to rejoice with you again. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May the Holy Spirit comfort you. We, the entire Farmer family send their love and prayer to you. Elder/ Evag/ Mother Janet Farmer. Las Vegas NV.
Alice Stewart
April 18, 2014
I am sorry for your lost.
My prayers are with you Bishop and your entire family.
Sister Alice and her family.
Debbie Shelly Imari Mitchell
April 18, 2014
So sorry to your family for their loss. We know that we shall all meet again. Keep the memories close to your heart. The Mitchells
April 18, 2014
Dear Dr. Watkins & family, Please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of Michael. We worked together for many years at Chase & Bradley, Ohio Special Counsel, and Dana & Pariser. Mike was well-liked and much respected as a hard worker with wit, personality, and demeanor. I have often thought of Mike since I left Ohio several years ago. Shocked to see his obituary today, I feel compelled to share my feelings with your family and all that loved Mike, that he is hopefully at peace now, with much respect I remain,
Ken Hay, Graham, NC
April 18, 2014
Bishop, the family of Master Church Builders are so sorry for your loss, no words can ease the pain but Michael is in Gods hands. Bless you and keep you in your time of need.
Marcia Campbell
April 18, 2014
Bishop, we at Master Church Builders are so sorry for your loss. No words can ease your pain but Michael is in Gods hands. Bless you and your family
Bishop-Elect Marcia Perkins
Marcia Smith-Perkins
April 18, 2014
To you Bishop Watkins, the Watkins family and loved ones of Elder
Michael Sherman Watkins, my sincere deepest sympathy in this your loss. May GOD comfort you, hold you and bless you in this hour. I love you all and I am praying for you!
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