James W. "Friday" Watkins

Age: 78 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. James Watkins was truly a unique one. His nickname was Friday because he never went to school on a Friday. Mr. Watkins attended Lighthouse Ministries and visited numerous other churches and nursing homes, where he would sing for the residents. He was an Army National Guard Veteran. Mr. Watkins was well known for helping other people and the love he had for his family and friends. Visitation: will be held from 3 – 8pm Wednesday, April 1st, 1 – 8pm Thursday, April 2nd and from 10am until service time Friday, April 3rd at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mr. Watkins will be conducted at 2pm Friday, April 3rd in the Humphreys County Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Bobby Eddings and Bro. William Brown officiating. Interment: will follow in the Fews Chapel Cemetery. Survived by: 2 Daughters: Michele Watkins of Dickson Sherree R. Watkins-Wilson (Ed) of Michigan 2 Brothers: Jerry Watkins of Nashville Larry Watkins of McEwen 2 Sisters: Virginia Murrell (Ray) of Michigan Mary Jo Wells of McEwen 7 Grandchildren: Jenifer Barnes of Dickson Robert Watkins of Dickson Zoe Wilson of Michigan Quinn Wilson of Michigan Krystal Nowicki of Michigan Brandon Wilcox of Michigan Andrew Watkins of McEwen 2 Great Grandchildren: William Brayde Barnes of Dickson Rowan Blayke Anderson of Dickson Daughter-in-law: Christina Amann Watkins of McEwen Numerous Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents: Andrew Tath and Audrey Mae Tummins Watkins Wives: Nancy Ann Steins Watkins and Mary Elizabeth Yates Watkins Son: Randy L. Watkins Grandson: Justin Michael Kuhaupt Son-in-law: Alywin “Al” Alverio Sister-in-law: Carol Watkins “We have this idea in our minds as kids that our parents and grandparents are indestructible. And we look up and admire these people in our lives like our own personal heroes and its difficult at times to accept. However, we take comfort knowing they helped shape who we are and always will be.” ~ Robert Watkins Arrangements by the Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955