James Ralph Watkins
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James Ralph Watkins, 92, a resident of Evansville, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Fayetteville. He was born November 7, 1926 in Jacks Creek, Crawford County, Arkansas, the son of Charlie and Ella (Kilpatrick) Watkins.
Ralph was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union for 70yrs. He was WWII Navy Veteran serving on the USS Wachapreaque. He was an independent business owner and avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Ralph Watkins; one daughter Terri Dawn Watkins; one sister, Virginia Vaughn.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Ann Watkins; three daughters, Teresa Y. Watkins Franklin and husband Clay, Tina A. Cluck and Tammy Y. Watkins; two step sons, Bruce Kyle and Tommy Bogun; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 16th, 2019, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in the Dutch Mills Cemetery. No graveside service will be held at the cemetery.
Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.
Ralph was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union for 70yrs. He was WWII Navy Veteran serving on the USS Wachapreaque. He was an independent business owner and avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Ralph Watkins; one daughter Terri Dawn Watkins; one sister, Virginia Vaughn.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Ann Watkins; three daughters, Teresa Y. Watkins Franklin and husband Clay, Tina A. Cluck and Tammy Y. Watkins; two step sons, Bruce Kyle and Tommy Bogun; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 16th, 2019, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in the Dutch Mills Cemetery. No graveside service will be held at the cemetery.
Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Dutch Mills Cemetery
South, Row 23, Space H
General
Nov 7, 1926
Oct 12, 2019
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Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Dutch Mills Cemetery
South, Row 23, Space H
General
Nov 7, 1926
Oct 12, 2019
92
Documents