Willie Watkins

Sr.Willie Carl Watkins Sr., 68, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2012.He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Watkins; parents, S.A. and Cora Watkins; sisters, Annie and Cassie Watkins.He leaves to cherish his loving memory his daughters, Marcia, Robin, Myra, Mishan; sons, Willie Jr., and Roderick; brother, S.A. Watkins Jr.; sister, Georgia Moore; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in the funeral home chapel.The body will lie in state after noon today at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.