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Official Obituary of

Roy Lester Watkins

January 26, 1942 ~ December 7, 2024 (age 82) 82 Years Old

Roy Watkins Obituary

Roy Lester Watkins, 82, of Kingwood, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Elkins, WV. He was born in Preston county, January 26, 1942, a son of the late Clarance O. and Minnie (Rogers) Watkins.

His wife, Jennifer (Moats) Graham survives.

Roy was a 1960 graduate of Rowlesburg High School, he was retired, having been employed at the former Chemetals Corporation of Kingwood. Roy attended the Kingwood Church of the Nazarene.

In addition to his wife he is survived by: two sisters, Goldie Lantz, of TN, and Madeline Macri, of AR; one brother, Ralph Watkins, of AR; and niece, Wendy Collinsworthy.

Per his wishes cremation services will be accorded by Kingwood Funeral Home and Crematory, 295 S. Price Street, Kingwood, WV 26537. All services will be private. Online condolences and sympathy gifts can be sent to the Watkins family at www.kingwoodfuneralhomewv. com

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