Graveside services for Arthur Raymond “Bud” Watkins, 90, Overbrook, will be 10 am Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Twin Mound Cemetery Rural Douglas County.
He died Sunday, June, 26, 2016, at Brookside Assisted Living Community.
Bud was born March 2, 1926, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Arthur Raymond Sr. and Minnie Rochelle Bebe Watkins. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the South Pacific.
He married Frankie Juanita McCoy on June 20, 1948 in Lawrence, she preceded him death on September 28, 2003.
Survivors include a son Spud Watkins and wife Shelly, Carbondale, KS; daughter Sue Jarvis and Husband Ed, Lawrence; seven grandkids, twelve great grandkids.
Friends may call from noon to 8 pm on Tuesday where the family will visit with them from 6-7:30 pm, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Clinton Presbyterian Church, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street Lawrence, KS 66044.
Wait, I cannot fathom it being so strwightforaard.
Sue, I am so sorry to see you lost your Dad. As sad as it is we know he is at peace now and he is a pain free world. May he RIP.
You are happier now dad. Love you.
Sue and Family,
I pray the family will find peace in your memories of your mom and dad. I did not know your dad but I did know and love your Mother.