Elijah Watkins Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elijah Watkins (Kankakee, Illinois), who passed away on September 17, 2021, at the age of 30, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Isaac Watkins and Yasindi Watkins; his grandparents, Daisy, Paul Watkins, Sarah and Dave Wheeler; and his brothers, Howard, Sammy Wheeler, Nugene Sr. and Tommy Watkins Sr. A Celebration of Life Service.
He is survived by: his parents, Catherine and Edgar Watkins Sr. (Yashua Ashanti); and his siblings, Joycelyn Watkins of Minnesota, Lashaan Lott (Manuel) of Kankakee, IL, Lageanna Watkins of Indianapolis, IN, Kaessa Johnson (Frank), Adoiya Watkins of Minneapolis, MN, Shatevia Watkins of Bradley, IL, Edgar Watkins Jr. of Galesburg, IL, Israel Watkins of Kankakee, IL and Ishua Watkins of Waukegan, IL. He is also survived by 24 nieces and nephews; one great-nephew, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
