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James Fredrick Watkins

July 5, 1945 — July 13, 2016

James Fredrick Watkins was born on July 5, 1945, in Prague, and departed this life on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 71. James, the son of Lee Roy and Effie Nye (Harwell) Watkins, was a resident of Prague. He was a 1963 graduate of Prague High School. James proudly served in the United States Navy with the Seabeas. He married Elizabeth “Bethie” Walters on January 4, 1964 in Prague. James dearly loved his grandchildren and he never missed any of their events. He was a 32nd degree Mason with the Blue Lodge. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. James never missed an opportunity to watch his son, Rafe, coach football. His parents, brother Weldon Watkins, brother and sister-in-law Don and Grace Watkins, father-in-law Edwin Walters and mother-in-law Gail Walters preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Bethie” Watkins of the home; son and daughter-in-law Rafe and Karen Watkins of Muskogee; grandson Hunter Watkins of Muskogee; granddaughter Ashley Watkins of Alva; sister and brother-in-lawLouise and Lavon Coomer of Prague; brothers and sisters-in-law Kenneth and Jane Watkins of Choctaw and Max and JoAnn Watkins of Meeker; sister-in-law Rose Watkins; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-lawTom and Joan Walters of Prague, Sam and Sandra Hodges of Prague and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. The Watkins family will receive friends on Friday, July 15, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Prague. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church in Prague with Bro. Tim Emmons officiating. Interment will follow at Prague Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.

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Friday, July 15, 2016

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Parks Brothers Funeral Service - Prague

1405 West Main Street, Prague, OK 74864

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Saturday, July 16, 2016

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

First Baptist Church of Prague

1500 Bluebell Road, Prague, OK 74864

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