Jakie Ray Watkins's obituary , Passed away on October 25, 2025 in Keavy, Kentucky

Jakie Ray Watkins

August 9, 1939 - October 25, 2025 (86 years old)

Keavy, Kentucky

Jakie Ray Watkins's obituary , Passed away on October 25, 2025 in Keavy, Kentucky

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Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home

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Jakie Ray Watkins

August 9, 1939 - October 25, 2025 (86 years old)

Keavy, Kentucky

Jakie Ray Watkins Obituary

In loving memory of Jakie Ray Watkins of Keavy, Kentucky, who departed this world on October 25, 2025 at the age of 86. Jakie 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, Jake McCoy Watkins and Samantha Edwards Watkins; and his siblings, Ruby, Lena, Edna, Mark, Albert, Earl and Anna Lee.

He is survived by: his wife Myrna Joan Poynter Watkins; his son Timothy Ray Watkins (Christy); his granddaughter Brooke Downing (Josh); his great grandchild Leah; his brother Bill Watkins; his nieces, Gail Bales, Cheryl Wright and Joyce Ann Parker; and his close friend James Stidham.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home



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Oct 28

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Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home
607 Master St, Corbin, KY 40701

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Oct 29

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Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home
607 Master St, Corbin, KY 40701

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