James R. Watkins Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 31, 2025, at the age of 87, James R. Watkins (Hazleton, Pennsylvania), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James R. Watkins to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Watkins and Grace Watkins (Swank); his siblings, Jane Watkins and David Watkins; and his siblings-in-law, Ernest Kuehn and Barbara Watkins.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Bensinger; his sons, James Watkins of Lattimer and Jeffrey Watkins (Tammy) of Danville; his grandchildren, Sara Renz (Austin) of Shamokin Dam, Brett Watkins of Danville, Leah Watkins of Danville and Joshua Watkins (Maggie) of Jonestown; his great grandchildren, Cora, Collin Renz, Peyton Ream and Macie Watkins; his siblings, Richard Watkins of Hollywood and Carolyn Kuehn of Drums; and his sister-in-law Rosemary Watkins of Tresckow. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
