Stephen Lee Watkins Obituary
We bid farewell to Stephen Lee Watkins of Decatur, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 19, 2025 at the age of 80. Stephen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Stephen's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Stephen's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was predeceased by: his mother Yvonne Kathryn Crawford Watkins. He is survived by: his father Richard Lee Watkins; his wife Jean White Watkins of Scottsboro; his daughters, Laura Watkins Jordan (Adam) of Columbia and Amanda Watkins Tedford (Stace) of Athens; and his grandchildren, Hunter Lee Tedford, Emaline Katherine Jordan, Annalee Caroline Jordan and Caitlyn Grace Tedford.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Aubrey's Love Foundation, http://www.aubreyslove.com., which supports schools through scholarships, supplies, and care packages.
