James Watkins Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of James Watkins Jr. of Moss Point, Mississippi, who departed this world on January 27, 2026 at the age of 87. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Watkins Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James B. Watkins, Sr. of Alabama and Della Watkins, of Marengo County, Alabama.; his sisters, Donnie Millender and Rosie Kendrick of Alabama; his sons, Rhoderick and Christoper of Mississippi; his niece Tracie Crosby Graves of Texas; and his sisters-in-law, Reverend Eunice K. Juniel of Mississippi, Mary Alice Woods, Elois Retic and Elizabeth Vallet of Alabama.
He is survived by: his wife Safornia Watkins of Moss Point; his daughters, Vanessa Watkins of Moss Point and Venisa Watkins of Gautier; his sister Gennie Pugh of Demopolis; his sister-in-law Emma Crosby (Alphonse) of Moss Point; his grandchildren, Jonathan Mims, Courtney Wess Jackson, Alex Payton, Malcolm Watkins and Christian Watkins of Mississippi; his great grandchildren, Destiny Jackson, Jenesis Mims and Jayden Mims of Mississippi; his nieces, Patricia Pugh, Debbie Jones, Mavis Law, Shirley Alice Woods, Donna Woods Pritchett of Alabama and Cheryl Juniel of Mississippi; his great-nieces, Mycah and Teagan Graves of Texas; and his goddaughters, Carola Carter Triplett and Roshonda Colvin. He is also survived by loving nephews, nieces, cousins, family and friends.
