James Marcellus Watkins,83, of Cove City, N. C. a native of Brooklyn, NY entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
James earned a Masters Degree from NYU and was a retired City Planner.
He is survived by his three daughters, Djenne Morris (Minister Michael Morris), Atlanta, GA, Rukiya Watkins, Atlanta, GA and Jamila Watkins, New York, NY; one sister, Theresa Watkins, Smyrna, GA; five grandchildren and his companion, Dorothy Davy, New Bern.
Rest easy to the only father figure I've ever had!!
With sadness and heavy heart to my great friend who has blessed me friendship and wisdom down through the years RIP. Ps. 91 Amen.
To Dorothy& Family you have my condolences.
Your life Was A Blessing,Your Memory A Treasure.Our Family Is keeping Your Family In Our Thoughts And Prayers. Forever In Our Hearts. Your Cousin Evelyn
I loved my cousin James ( Jimmy) ! He enjoyed life and had a way of making you feel good with his infectious laughter! He loved his family, the Watkins and Brocks. I will miss him. Rest well in GOD's hands, my cousin and friend !
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