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KENNETH WATKINS Obituary
WATKINS, 42
LAKELAND - Mr. Kenneth Lee Watkins, a man that loved life and his family very much, lost his life in a terrible truck accident in Georgia on April 13, 2016. Kenneth was born October 4, 1973, in Tampa, Florida.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jessica Marie Watkins; daughter, Mariah Jean Watkins; and a son, William Ashton Watkins; parents, Charlotte A. Anthony and Horton D. Watkins; sisters, Kim Patterson, Suewanna Speckhardt, and Naomi Watkins; and brother, Tommy Collins.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 1, 2016, at 2:00pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, 3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33810.
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Memories and Condolences
for KENNETH WATKINS
Velinda (Street) Ivie
May 16, 2016
Sorry to hear about your passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelby Toole
May 1, 2016
You will be missed by many people but you will never be forgotten. I only saw you a few times but I know that you were a great father and husband to your family. Rest peacefully.
Rose Howard
April 27, 2016
Nothing can ever take away the love in your heart for Kenny. I am honored to have known him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Lee
April 27, 2016
Gods Blessings, as you looked like my father. Sorry to hear of your passing.
Don and Kathy Pennock and Family
April 27, 2016
From our trucking family to yours we are all so very sorry that a great man was taken to soon! May GOD bless and keep you in his loving arms to provide strength for you all!
Jeannie Griggs
April 26, 2016
Kenny, even though we didn't see each other or talk much, I always knew you were there! I love you very much and wish I could turn back time so I could hug you again! You are one of my favorite cousins and in your very words..... "I have always loved you and always will, don't you ever forget that!! Rest in peace my sweet sweet cousin! And give Mama Cocoa a big hug from me!!!!
Choho and Sara Nakamine
April 25, 2016
Jessica, Charlotte, Kim, Mariah, Ashton, Buddy and Linda, we are so sorry. There are no words that can express how much we are hurting for you all. We loved him dearly.
April 25, 2016
You will missed friend.. Danniel Whitehouse.
Charlotte Anthony
April 25, 2016
Kenny, still shining, brightly. You will live forever in my heart. You truly were my best friend. I've never been closer with anyone else. You and I know the bond between this mother and son can never be broken. No one can take that from us, ever. I love you, Mama
Kim Patterson
April 24, 2016
My baby brother, gone from us way too soon. The life you have now is so beautiful and peaceful and is filled with pure and unconditional love. You will be missed from this earth but knowing your spirit is free is truly a blessing. I love you beyond words.
Glen Lindzy
April 24, 2016
You will surely be missed by many people and will always be in our hearts. You was always a great cousin to be around.
Lizabeth Pierce
April 24, 2016
I'm thinking of you and your family Jessica! Kenny was indeed a great man. He will be missed!
April 24, 2016
Thinking of your family during this time wishing you find peace knowing Kenny is with our lord. Warm regards, Lizabeth Pierce
April 24, 2016
Sorry for your loss my friend.May God give you strength and peace at this time.
Jimmy and Laura Williams
April 24, 2016
May the man that danced so gentle and gracefully here on earth do the same in heaven,. We will miss you our friend. Be at peace and check in on all of us from time to time! May gods grace gently console the rest that are here. Remember the love and the good times! Our thoughts and prayers always.
wanda vesey
April 24, 2016
Prayers are with your family, from a truckers wife to your family
Kevin & Jessica Martel
April 24, 2016
We are so sorry for you loss. We love you and your family.
charles and brenda Crutchfield
April 24, 2016
God has another angel in heaven, rest in peace..
Bridget Wiles
April 24, 2016
Jessica I'm so sorry for your loss. I love you Bridget wiles
Susan Mahoney
April 24, 2016
May you smile down upon us. Rest in peace. Love to your family
Karen Barnette Hagman
April 24, 2016
For peace and healing.
Karen Barnette Hagman
April 24, 2016
May God be with the Watkins family and friends during this time of grief. Sending my most sincere condolences.
the storey family
April 24, 2016
from our trucking family to yours we offer our deepest sympathies and warm heartfelt huggses.
driver, your shift is done. be at peace.
Julie Miller (Moss)
April 24, 2016
Jessica's and kids,
Im so sorry for the loss of Kenny.
This was so unexpected and shocking. Kee looking to God for Peace through these tough times. Your Mother/Grandmother, Jean and Your Husbamd/Dad are waiting on your reunion in heaven when your time comes. Know that there are many of us t will be thinking about you in prayer also.
April 24, 2016
I miss you very much Kenny. I can't believe you are gone so early. I love you.
April 24, 2016
Even though we were miles apart, I still think of you every day, this was such a tragic accident, it does not seem real. I will miss you and love you always brother!
Jessica Watkins
April 24, 2016
There are so many words that could describe him. He was a great man, friend, husband, son. I love you with all my heart and will miss you every day.
Charlotte Anthony
April 24, 2016
Kenny, your light will shine on, brightly...always. I love you son, Mama
Kenny, my handsome son.
Charlotte Anthony
April 24, 2016
Kenny Watkins
April 24, 2016
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