Joe K. Watkins, Sr, 80, of Elkins, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at his home. He was born March 20, 1942 in Tennessee to Robert and Anne Lusk Watkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Joe Watkins, Jr; a brother, Robert Watkins; a sister, Reba Sharber; and a grandmother, Theora Watkins.
Joe retired from Shuler Autohaus after 35+ years of service. He enjoyed working cattle on the farm. He enjoyed being around his grandkids and great-grandkids. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Johnnie Ann Oliver Watkins; a son, Johnathan Watkins of Fayetteville; two daughters, JoAnna Farmer of Wisconsin and Jada Curran of Fayetteville; 7 grandchildren, Paige Tucker, Payton Johnson, Lani Howard, McKala Fitts, Jacob Hoffman, Addison Watkins and Shelby Watkins; and 5 great-grandchildren (with one on the way).
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
I want to send my Condolences 💐 to the family and to (Mom) Jada and everyone you all are in my deepest prayers.. Joe was a very respectful humble and a sweet man..I love you all
From Your other daughter: Tasha
He was such a delight and fun watching him and Johnnie my dad and mom sitting around talking and laughing watching to see what they would get into next like kid’s never told him I loved him and that’s what hurts so bad RIP
I’m so sorry honey , praying for you and your family
So sorry for your loss. He was a good man. Prayers for the family
I really will miss talking to Joe he always made me smile
PrYers for all of the family. My heart breaks for all of you.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Jada;
So sorry to hear if the loss of your Father. I miss mine everyday. Please know you will see him again in eternity and may God wrap you and your family in his comforting embrace.
Your in my thoughts and prayers !
So sorry for your loss! Praying for your family. I loved Joe so much.
Daddy, I am grateful and blessed to have had you in my life. I turned out to be the person I am today because of you. I love you and will miss you more than you know.