Robert Earl Watkins Jr.

Robert Earl Watkins Jr. obituary

Robert Earl Watkins Jr.

Robert Watkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owen Funeral Home - Dixie Highway on Dec. 18, 2025.
Robert Earl Watkins, Jr., 62, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Robert was born to Robert Watkins, and the late Pauline (Pierce) Oliver in Louisville, KY. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired car hauler with Cassens Transport.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Oliver.

Rob is survived by his father, Robert Watkins (Vicky);stepfather, Kenny Oliver; sons, Martin Watkins (Lacee), and Matthew Watkins (Kanassanun U-Thaiyot); brothers, Bill Watkins, and Jim Watkins; sister, Tammy Watkins; grandchildren, Marshall and Kimberly Grace; nephew, Chris Watkins; nieces, Renee and Angela Watkins, and several loved great-nephews; great-nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 21, 2025, followed by a 2:00 p.m. funeral service at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway.

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