Ryan Donta Watkins Jr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Ryan Donta Watkins Jr. (Forest, Mississippi) is shared. Ryan, born on August 13, 2009, passed away on July 1, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ryan Donta Watkins Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Gregory and Joyce Surrell; his uncle James Jennings; and his aunt Diann Jennings. He is survived by: his parents, Ryan Watkins Sr. and Tamekia Watkins; his siblings, Javontae Body (Dyamond) and Ryanna Watkins; his grandparents, James Watkins and Linda Watkins; his uncle Jonathan Watkins (Kimberly); his cousins, LaDaysha Thames, Jayden and Kayden Watkins; his grandmother Angie Hall (Bennie); and his aunts, Brittany Harris (Brent) and Morgen Miller. He is also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins, loved ones and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a memorial donation to Shower Power, an organization near and dear to the Watkins family in honor of RJ: Donations in Memory of Ryan Watkins Jr.
July 11, 2026
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