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Obituary
Earnest E. Watkins, Sr was born April 5, 1949 in Belzoni, Mississippi. He was born to the union of Joseph Watkins and Idele Harris-Watkins, who both preceded his death. Also preceding his death were 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He has 3 sisters and 3 brothers, Myrtle Lee (Ronald) Rogers of Oakland, California; Gladys Watkins of Bradenton, Florida; Patty Watkins of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Henry Lee Watkins of Chicago, Illinois; Johnny Watkins of Saint Petersburg, Florida and Joseph Watkins, Jr. of Oakland, California.
He retired from the City of Fort Myers after 35 years.
Earnest E. Watkins, Sr. leaves to cherish his memories Claretha Rolle-Watkins, his loving and faithful wife of forty-five years. To that marriage was added 5 sons and 4 daughters - Earnest Watkins, Jr.; Jerrod (Tamolly) Watkins; Anthony (Tonya) (Special friend Tiffany Kelty) Watkins; Jeffrey (Jia) Watkins; Joseph Watkins, III; Angela (Donelle) Allen; Adriene (Damon) Brown; Tasha Black; and Andrea (Andre) Wells; all of Fort Myers, Florida; 24 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.
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Miss Boni Raitt
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Posted Fri July 01, 2016
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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Watkins' family on the loss of their beloved family member. Words can not express how I feel on the loss of Mr. Watkins. He is/was such a respected, kind and wonderful person to all. Mr. Watkins will certainly be missed to ALL. He will not be forgotten. It will be like a rainbow at the end of the tunnel of love with sunshine shining bright.
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Earnestine Black
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Posted Mon July 11, 2016
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Clarethea I was so sorry to hear of Earnest demise. I was told of his demise July tenth. Earnest and you was a good example of how married couples were to conduct themselves. Earnest was always a kind, loving , and considerate person. He will be missed not only by your family and you; but by the many peoples lives he has touch. My prayers will be with your family and you.
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