Ralph Edwin Watkins Obituary

We bid farewell to Ralph Edwin Watkins of Marion, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 9, 2025 at the age of 93. Ralph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph Edwin Watkins to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Edwin and Carrie May Watkins (Morris); his wife Shirley Watkins; his sons, Robert "Bob" Watkins and James "Jim" Watkins; and his brother Bill Watkins.

He is survived by: his children, Randy Watkins, Ann Johnson (Rick) and Lisa Watkins; his grandchildren, Bryan, Carrie Ann, Shane, Dustin, Erick, Nathan (Carissa), Kirsten (Andrew) and Kai; his great grandchildren, Kolson, Tony and Vincent "Vinny"; and his sisters, Eva Fortune (Ray) and Donna Snead (Carl).

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ralph's memory may be directed to Cedar Valley Humane Society.