Robert Kenneth Watkins, 63, of Memphis, TN passed away on June 29, 2026, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Robert was born on July 29, 1962, to Robert C. and Dororthy Watkins in Memphis, TN. He is survived by his wife, Tondra Watkins, two sons, Kenton Watkins and Kendall (Laila) Watkins, one granddaughter, Kyndall, his parents Robert C. and Dorothy Watkins of Memphis, TN. 2 brothers, Anthony (Sonyette) Watkins, Atlanta, GA, Marcus (Cozella) Watkins, Olive Branch, MS. Two sisters Aleta Watkins Maclin, Memphis, TN and Davita Watkins-Walters (Michael) Columbus, Ohio. His parents-in-law Lucius and Carlene Rogers, one sister-in-law Debra Rogers, and one brother-in-law Stephen (Trina) Rogers of Memphis, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9th, 2026, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Homes 3651 Austin Peay Hwy Memphis, TN 38128. Funeral services will be on Friday, July 10th, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Greater Imani the Cathedral of Faith Church 3824 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128
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Kenneth Rogers sent Mixed Dish Garden for Robert Watkins - July 09, 2026
I was sorry to hear of his passing! We worked many years together downtown and on democrat! He was really a nice man! My God give you strength during this time.
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