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Mr. Joe G. Watkins
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Mr. Joe G. Watkins

May 5, 1939 - December 24, 2015

Joe G. Watkins, 76, of DeWitt died December 24th. He was born May 5, 1939, to Richard "Dick" and Lena Mae Watkins. He was a devoted amateur radio handler and received awards including the Mobile Diamond Award. He retired from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department after 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Linda Irvin Watkins; two brothers Charles and Jack Watkins; and one sister Barbara Ann Watkins. Survivors include his step children Cyndi Vent and Kevin Hicks; two grandchildren Megan (Nathan) O'Brien and Alex Vent;two brothers Bobby (Phyllis) and Tommy (Elsie) Watkins; and one sister Joyce Capps. Funeral services were held December 28 at Essex Funeral Home with burial in Forks LaGrue Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com

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Joe G. Watkins, 76, of DeWitt died December 24th. He was born May 5, 1939, to Richard "Dick" and Lena Mae Watkins. He was a devoted amateur radio handler and received awards including the Mobile Diamond Award. He retired from the Arkansas Highway... View Obituary & Service Information

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