Mr. Robert L. Watkins

May 25, 1961 - March 17, 2018

Robert Lynn Watkins departed this life for his heavenly home on March 17, 2018 at 2:22 A.M. at home. He was born to the late Robert and Nelda Watkins on May 25, 1961 in Gibson County, TN. He attended public school in Humboldt, TN and graduated in 1981. He attended West Kentucky State Vocational School where he obtained a certificate in carpentry. While attending school he established a life-long friendship with Dewayne O’Neal. Dewayne was more like a brother than a friend. He was baptized at Bethel Baptist Church in Trenton, TN under the leadership of the late Rev. Calvin Williamson. At the time of his death, he was a member of Higher Ground Assembly in Humboldt, TN under the leadership of Pastor Joseph O. Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert Watkins and Nelda Bufford Watkins. He was married to Gloria Taylor and to this union 4 children were born: LaQuana Watkins of Greenfield, TN; Devon Watkins of Medina, TN; Tyeesha (Richard) Dutton of Jefferson, GA and Trayvon Watkins of Greenfield, TN and 4 grandchildren. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Edna Watkins of Smyrna, TN, who was the love of his life. 3 brothers and 4 sisters: Sharon Hammond of Jackson, TN; Deborah (Thomas) Swift of Trenton, TN; Kenneth (Ann) Watkins of Jackson, TN; Evette Watkins of Long Beach, CA; James (Sophia) Watkins of Jackson, TN; Jackie Watkins of Brownsville, TN; and Katrena (Akilah) Jaha-Watkins of Nashville, TN. He also leaves to mourn a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.