Jesse Roy Watkins, 85, Kansas City, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 surrounded by his wife and family. He was born January 3, 1931 in Sturkie, Arkansas to Porter and Leslie Watkins. Jesse was married 65 years to Jaunice Watkins.
Jesse was a jovial man who enjoyed fishing, carpentry, and gardening. He was a hard worker who served his country in the U.S. Airforce. Most notably, Jesse was passionate about loving and serving his family.
His legacy of love and faith will endure through his surviving wife, three children, six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10th, at Mount Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 11th, at the funeral home.
Arrangements under the direction of Mt Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.
