Charles Lamar Watkins

Charles Lamar Watkins, age 71, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away March 3, 2019 at Concordia Health and Rehab. He was born April 26th, 1947, the son of Charlie and Dorothy Watkins in Pangburn, Arkansas. Charles served in the U.S. Army. He was a welder and fabricator for Mid-America Manufacturing. He moved to Bella Vista six years ago from Jonesboro. Charles loved to crappie fish, watch Netflix and play with his fur babies, Kiki and Lucky. He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Bryan Watkins. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Sue Watkins; children, Andy Watkins and wife Tabitha of Bentonville, daughter-in-law Kelly Watkins; sisters, Yvonne Clay of Tennessee, Peggy Orr of Jonesboro, Melba Griffin of Judsonia; brother, Larry Orr of Jonesboro; six grandchildren, Ashlyn Watkins, Nathan Watkins, Isaac Watkins, Caleb Watkins, Braden Shipman and Tanner Shipman; nieces and nephews, Cindy Formon, Shari Herron and Michael Clay. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 5th at Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 6th also at Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Pastor Larry Weihe will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.