Russell Brandon Watkins

Russell Brandon Watkins obituary, Evansville, IN

Russell Brandon Watkins

Russell Watkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Browning Funeral Home - Evansville on May 10, 2024.
Russell Brandon Watkins, 25, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Brandon was born in Saint Petersburg, Florida on August 11, 1998 to Russell and Cynthia (Cohn) Watkins. He graduated from Signature School in 2016 and attended the University of Southern Indiana. Brandon worked at Flanders for five years. He was an avid gamer and loved to play video games with his friends. Brandon also enjoyed math, listening to music, LEGO'S and fast cars. He had a brilliant mind, a loving heart and would do anything for anyone in need. Above all, Brandon loved his family, especially his sisters. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Brandon is survived by his parents, Russ and Cindi Watkins; sisters, Caitlin and Samantha Watkins; grandmothers, Glenda Watkins and Randi Cohn; uncles, Robin Watkins (Andrea) and Michael Cohn-Zak (Cindy); aunt, Jennifer Osterman (Bret); cousins, Amber, Kinsey, Shawn and Hannah.
Brandon was preceded in death by his grandfather, R. Lamar Watkins.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 199 Water St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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