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1952
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2020
Edward Watkins Obituary
RIDGECREST, Calif. - Edward "Ed" Watkins was born December 6, 1952 to Henry and Florance (Donahue) Watkins of Urbana, Ohio.
Ed was called to be with the Lord on June 29th, 2020 in his home in Ridgecrest, California.
For many years, Ed was an ordained Minister and a youth pastor at Calvary Chapel in California.
Ed was preceded in death by both of his brothers: Kenny and Carl Watkins. Ed is survived by his wife Peg (Mattox) Watkins; his son, Kelly (Christina) Watkins; daughter Stacy (Daniel) Anthony; grandchildren Chelsea and Jakob Watkins, Ruben (Sky), Mitchell, Railee, Ryan and Madison Anthony; and great-grandchildren Leona, Howard, Cambria, Erza, and Korbin.
There will be a wake for Ed's family and friends on August 8, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kelly (Christina) Watkins' house, 2492 State Route 508, West Liberty, Ohio 43357.
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GARY EDLEY
August 10, 2020
May the Family, Friends and All be comforted with God's Blessings at this very hard time. Eddie was just one of those classmates you don't want to forget. Good thoughts and memories will keep Eddie alive in All of us.
Jeff Smith
August 4, 2020
Was friends w Eddie and his family. Mom Watkins babysat me in the 60s. They had a clubhouse in their backyard. Use to listen to Buckeye games on radio back there. Skating rink was our hangout. Been way to many years since I saw Eddie. May God rest his soul. Prayers to the family
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