Joe Boyce Watkins

Joe Boyce Watkins obituary, Shelby, NC

Joe Boyce Watkins

Joe Watkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - Boiling Springs on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Joe Boyce Watkins, 88 years old, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 while at Atrium Healthcare Charlotte, NC. He was born on January 16, 1937 to the late Romulus C. Watkins and Bonnie Dotson Watkins in Cliffside, Rutherford County, NC. He is also predeceased by his first wife and the mother of his sons, Barry and Roderick, Barbara Watkins.
Left to cherish his memory are his present wife, Deborah Watkins of the home; sons, Barry Watkins (Jennifer) of Shelby, NC and Roderick Watkins (Becky) of Arkansas; stepson, Geoffrey Wease (Rhonda) of Earl, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother, Glen Watkins; sisters Doris Moss, Virginia Cobb, Grace Cannon, Carolyn Newton and Martha Wortman.
Joe worked in Construction as an Electrician. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. He will remain in our hearts forever.
Joe requested no Funeral Services be held.
Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to serve the Watkins Family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.
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