James Lee Watkins

James Lee Watkins obituary, Bentonville, AR

James Lee Watkins

James Watkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Epting Funeral Home - Gravette on Mar. 12, 2025.

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James Lee Watkins, age 78, of Gravette died Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center located in Rogers. He was born December 24, 1946 in Portland, Oregon the son of Hazel Sloan and Quinten Watkins.
He was a brick mason for many years and later worked at Wal-Mart.
He was preceded in death by; his parents, his sister Linda Scott, of Elm Springs, and his wife Cheryl.
James is survived by: his sister; Donna Williamson, of Elm Springs, his brother; Rex Watkins, of Lowell, his son; Brian Watkins, of Elm Springs, one granddaughter; Jordan, of Cabot, and great-grandchildren; Kaden, Aubree, and Alexee.

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