Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
James Watkins Obituary
He was born April 9, 1949 in Columbus, the son of Donn E. and Gertrude Watkins. James was the Owner and President of Wilson Graphic Arts. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Victory Hill Church, and worked with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Up with People.
He is survived by his wife, Marianne Watkins; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Joshua N. Murdock; sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher J. and S. Renee Watkins, Jonathon M. and Catherine J. Watkins, Andrew P. and Leeah D. Watkins; daughter, Bethany C. Watkins; grandchildren, Brooke Murdock, Dakota Murdock, Carter Murdock, Jordan Watkins, Morgan Watkins and Angelina Watkins; mother, Gertrude Watkins Belt; step father, Floyd F. Belt; brothers, John and Jerry Watkins; sister, Joellen Brula; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donn Edgar Watkins; father-in-law, Elisha Chase Soliday.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Victory Hill Church, 4000 Coonpath Road NW, Lancaster with Pastor Timothy Teague officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery where the Lancaster Burial Detail will perform military graveside services. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214. Arrangements under the direction of Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home & Memorials, Lancaster, OH. Please visit www.mem.com for guest book signing and viewing of images.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Watkins
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in James Watkins's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for James Watkins
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor James Watkins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
