Ruben Watkins Obituary
In loving memory of Ruben Watkins (Paragould, Arkansas), who departed this world on October 31, 2025 at the age of 91. Ruben leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Andrew Watkins and Mary Walker; his great grandchild Russell Mack Watkins; and his siblings, Juanita Perkins, Elwanda Bush, Jean Clark, Una Belle Spicer and William Watkins.
He is survived by: his close friend Opal Campbell Watkins; his children, Deborah Jackson (late Rick), Linda Watkins (Jim Bray), Rebecca Formon (late Rayburn) and Joseph Watkins (Vicki); and his grandchildren, Venita Terry (Lonny), Tom Jackson (Lauren), Regina Watkins, Amee Tribble (Shannon), Jamie Nash (Andrew), Derek Formon (Stacy), Andy Formon (Misty) and Chandra Hampton. He is also survived by nineteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.
