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Jeffrey Paul Watkins

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Jeffrey Paul Watkins, 65, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 31, 1952, to Jeff Oliver and Winona Clyde Watkins in Marianna, Ark. He's preceded in death by both parents. Jeffrey has lived in Jonesboro since 1978 after coming from Marianna. He was a faithful member of the Cornerstone United Methodist Church, while also being a member of the Upper Room Sunday School Class. Jeffrey was a 1981 graduate of Arkansas State University, and completed 25 years of service for the United Parcel Service. He was an avid reader and loved to tell a good story. Jeffrey enjoyed working with his hands on projects around the house. He loved gardening, traveling, and just being outdoors with Sadie, his faithful canine companion. Jeffrey also loved his church's mission ministries that served the community. Most of all, he was very proud of his two children, Adam and Joanna. Jeffrey is survived by his wife of 36 years, Gay Linn Watkins, of the home; son: Adam Brubaker Watkins of Jonesboro; daughter: Joanna Linn Watkins of Denver, Colo.; three sisters: Jane Karen (Don) Davis of Camden, Arkansas, Mary Ellen (Gary) Jones of Denton, Texas, Nona Diane (Curtis) Granger of Conway, Ark.; a niece, Stephanie (Pete) Culbreath of Alexander, Ark.; and many extended family. A visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church. The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Cornerstone United Methodist Church following the visitation, with Rev. Kathleen McMurray officiating. Burial will be private. Honorary pallbearers will include the Upper Room Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 1910 Disciple Dr., Jonesboro, Ark. 72401. Online Registry: www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

Published March 30, 2018

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