Arlis R. Watkins

Arlis Watkins, 88, of Lowell, passed away on July 9, 2018 in Rogers. He was born on February 19, 1930 in Japton, Arkansas to Bill and Audrey Watkins. Arlis retired from Stone Container. He enjoyed farming, tending to his cattle and watching the local wildlife. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Eugene Watkins and sister, Joyce Harriman. Survivors include his wife Wilma Watkins of the home; two sons, Michael Watkins (Vicki) and Ronnie Watkins (Anita) both of Rogers; daughter; Cheryl Fiser (Johnny) of Springdale; six grandchildren, Chris, Kyle, and Kevin Watkins; Michelle Ward, Spencer and Aaron Fiser and nine great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Sisco Funeral Chapel on Thursday, July 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Springdale. Funeral services will take place at Lakeview Baptist Church in Cave Springs on Friday, July 13 starting at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Pinnacle Memorial Gardens with Military honors. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lakeview Baptist Church, 1351 E Lowell Ave., Cave Springs, Ark. 72718 or Willard Walker Hospice, 325 E Longview St., Fayetteville, Ark. 72703. To sign the online guestbook visit www.siscofuneral.com.