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Arthur Watkins Obituary
He died Sunday, June, 26, 2016, at Brookside Assisted Living Community.
Bud was born March 2, 1926, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Arthur Raymond Sr. and Minnie Rochelle Bebe Watkins. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the South Pacific.
He married Frankie Juanita McCoy on June 20, 1948 in Lawrence, she preceded him death on September 28, 2003.
Survivors include a son Spud Watkins and wife Shelly, Carbondale, KS; daughter Sue Jarvis and Husband Ed, Lawrence; seven grandkids, twelve great grandkids.
Friends may call from noon to 8 pm on Tuesday where the family will visit with them from 6-7:30 pm, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Clinton Presbyterian Church, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences sent at rumsey-yost.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim & Barbara McCoy
June 28, 2016
Dear One, Hope you can feel our love and prayers sent your way. We are so grateful for you time spent visiting last May. Time is precious when the older years creep up om us. Come see us any time. Much love Uncle Jim & Aunt Barbara
June 28, 2016
To the Watkins familly, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Bruce Sisson
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