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Charles Edward "Bootnap" Watkins III

Charles Watkins Obituary

WATKINS Charles Edward ""Bootnap'' Watkins III entered the gates of heaven on Friday, September 14, 2007. Beloved husband of Rosie Lee ""Toni'' Carter Watkins. Father of Cherly W. Mumford, Toni Marie W. Jackson, Charles IV and Tyrone E. Watkins. Son of the late Charles E. Jr. and Helen W. Watkins. Grandson of the late Mary Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Watkins, Sr. Nephew of Elizabeth (Edward) Thymes. Brother of Ruby W. Cooper, Dorrie (Reva) Watkins, the late Gail W. Tillman, Shirley W., Raymond and Rudy Watkins. Grandfather of Christopher (Christine) Jenkins, Alfonso and Derek (Olivia) Mumford, Shelita Mundy (Dana Sr.) Jones, April M. (Ronald) Francis, Courtney, Devin Marie, Kevin Jr. and Jamal Mundy, Brandon Scott and Charles E. Watkins V. Godfather of Christopher Jackson and Toreian Manson. Devoted friend of Lloyd LaMothe, Samuel and Catherine Johnson, Thomas ""Sonny'' Commodore, Mervin and Mary Jackson and Bill Brown. Beloved family member of Kevin Mundy, Sr., Kerin T. and Dena J. Watkins. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 74. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend Funeral Services on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church, 1017 Elmira Ave., Algiers, LA. Rev. James R. Williams, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery, Grenta, LA. Professional services entrusted to: MURRAY HENDERSON FUNERAL HOME 1209 Teche St., Algiers, LA Information: (504) 366-4597

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Sep. 21, 2007.

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Gloria A Coleman-Brown

September 15, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Gloria A . Coleman-Brown

February 22, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Janet Allen-Alberts

October 8, 2007

Sorry for your loss

frances harris

October 1, 2007

Hello toni, momie
this is from frances tabitha's mother. i've been thier a few times god help me. saved me.
love to a wife and a sister.
love you mr. policeman lil charles

Sandra Campbell

September 27, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Harold Williams Shea-LBL'74

September 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

ANTHONY YOUNG

September 22, 2007

TONI AND FAMILY YOU ALL HAVE MY
SYMPATHY

Carolyn (Knight) Walker

September 21, 2007

Toni and family, I send to you my heartfelt symapthy in your time of great sorrow. I personally know what a close family you are, therefore continue to cling to each other and to God. Toni, you have lost a wonderful husband. As long as I have known you and Charles, I could see the "love and devotion", and for that I had great admiration for the both of you. Just remember that " EARTH HAS NO SORROWS THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL". God Bless The Entire Watkins Family.

brenda young-colar

September 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brian Washington

September 21, 2007

I pray your strength especially at this time of your loss. Please look to Jesus the Christ who is the author and finisher of our faith. LV's son (Brian)

Keith Mundy

September 21, 2007

Sorry for your loss.

Gloria Mae Mundy

September 21, 2007

May god be with you at your time of sorrow. Sorry for your lost.

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