Russell Watkins Obituary
The passing of Russell Watkins of Grand Rapids, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 24, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Russell is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Russell's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his wife Dorothy; and his brother Wayne. He is survived by: his children, Cheryl Newman (Stan), Lori Karel (Dan), Douglas Watkins (Carol) and Daniel Watkins (Brenda). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
