Jerome V. Watkins Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 25, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Jerome V. Watkins (Goreville, Illinois). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerome V. Watkins to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnson Thomas Watkins and Alvia Watkins (Samples) of Iowa; his daughter Velma Louise Watkins; his daughter-in-law Anneice Watkins; and his siblings, Juanita P. Watkins McCready and Hi Willard Watkins.
He is survived by: his wife Vivian L. Astin; and his children, Terry L. Watkins (Barbara) of Goreville, Neal E. Watkins (Carol) of Vienna, Melinda "Mindy" Watkins Hammond (David) of Goreville, John P. "J. P." Watkins of Vienna and Alan R. Watkins (Regina) of Johnston City. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023 or online at http://www.diabetes.org.