Mr. Willie Lakeith "Keith" Watkins

Mr. Willie Lakeith "Keith" Watkins obituary, Jackson, TN

Mr. Willie Lakeith "Keith" Watkins

Willie Watkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home - Jackson on Feb. 6, 2025.

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Willie LaKeith "Keith" Watkins was born to the union of Willie and Jolena Watkins on December 11, 1982.
He was the youngest male of seven children. He attended Soutside High School in Jackson, Tennessee.
Keith had a larger-than-life personality with the world's brightest smile and loved to be dressed up and looking his best. He had a strong passion and love for his children. Often, he could be found spending time with his children, supporting them through their school activities and helping them work through the challenges and opportunities of growing up.
A second passion of Keith was to cook and serve delicious meals. He found joy in the simple things of life such as just talking and joking with family and friends. Going through life, Keith never met a stranger and would be more than willing to do whatever he could to help those people around him.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father: Jolena and Willie Watkins; a very dear and close brother: Brian Watkins.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted fiancé: Breyana Horton; four daughters: Kalyn Watkins, Makiah Barnett, Kamora Watkins, and Naveah Watkins; one son: KeShawn Watkins; four sisters: Karen (James) Ellison, Erica Watkins, Tammy Watkins, and Katrina (Quincey) Grimes; one brother Marcus Watkins. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.

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