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Arthur Watkins Obituary

Arthur "Sonny" Watkins Jr., age 87 of Gary, Indiana and formerly of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Arthur proudly served in the United States Air Force. His worked as a supervisor at Lever Brothers for 33 years. He was a beloved husband to Dorothy Watkins, a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Arthur was an active member at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the Trustee Board. All Services Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at 1741 Fillmore Street, Gary, Indiana 46407. Wake 9:30a.m. Funeral 11:00a.m. with Pastor Isaac Culver Jr., Officiating. Professional Services Rendered by Powell Coleman Funeral.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 27, 2023.

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Pearline

April 30, 2023

Prayers goes out to Watkins Family from Cousin Pig & Family

Mary A.Robertson

April 27, 2023

To the Watkins family may God keep you in his arms forever and covered in his blood as you go threw this trying times We love you all with deepest condolences

Andrew A Tarver

April 27, 2023

My deepest condolences to the family and friends...J R. Tarver & family. May God continue to bless you all.

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Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church

1741 Fillmore Street, Gary, IN

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