Mr. Jimmy Ray Watkins, 68 of Trumann, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2006 evening at the family residence. He was born in Trumann and lived most of his life in Trumann after moving back from Michigan City, Ind. He was past member of the Wheeling Eagles Wheelchair Basketball team, previously served as trustee of the First General Baptist Church where he was a member.

He was preceded in death by his parents, R.E. and Alice Terry Watkins.

Survivors include a son, Kevin Watkins of Trumann; four sisters, Billie Jean Eastin of Jonesboro and Suzette Stroud of Heber Springs, Nellie Holt of Trumann and Phyllis Staggs of Blytheville; one brother, Terry Watkins of Bono; and two grandchildren, Tyler Watkins and Daniel Watkins.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 7 at the First General Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. Darrell Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro.

Pallbearers will be Al Ishmael, Steve Ishmael, Jeff Holt, Rodney Staggs, Ben Spiker and Joey Watkins.

Honorary pallbearer will be Justin Watkins.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. at the First General Baptist Church.

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