WAYNE WATKINS

Francis "Wayne" Watkins finished his journey August 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Wayne was born November 19, 1944 in Fouke, AR to the late Lewis F. & Ida Cole Watkins. He was a member of Faith Assembly of God, a cattleman, an avid hunter and resident of Fouke all his life. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Gloria Watkins, two sons and daughters in law Dude & Jamie Watkins of Fouke, AR Shawn & Neisa Watkins of Thornton , AR, one daughter and son in law Shellie & James Rayburn of Genoa, one sister and brother-in-law, Ida Mae and Roger Baber of Fouke. Grandchildren Zach & Jesse Watkins, Natalie Watkins, Ruby Stultz, Madison Watkins, Trey & Ellen Hopkins, Brandi & Jonathan Endsley, Dustin Rayburn, Spencer & Lesley Rayburn and Tera & Josh McInnis and 12 great-grand kids. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter Taylor Watkins, two brothers, Edwin Watkins and Charlie Watkins and one sister, Mary Cannon. The family will receive friends at Texarkana Funeral Home, AR on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 5-7 pm. Services will be Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 2 pm at Faith Assembly of God Church, Texarkana, AR. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery at Fouke.