Mr. Roger E. Watkins, 80, died on Friday, April 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 14, 1943, in Jefferson County, to J.T. Watkins and Mary Kyle Terry Watkins.
He was employed as an Engineer for Bell South and also served in the National Guard for 20 years, prior to his retirement. Mr. Watkins was a Licensed Professional Counselor with an EDS in Counseling from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He served as a Pastor at various churches near Double Springs, Alabama. He loved helping others and was instrumental in starting Christian Place Mission in Nauvoo, Alabama.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother-in-law: George Curley.
Survivors include
Wife – Carolyn Johnson Watkins, Decatur, AL
Sons- Roger Edward Watkins, Jr. (Debora), Holiday, FL
Joel Todd Watkins, Holiday , FL
Step-Daughters – Ginger Ballard Boyd, Falkville, AL
Shana Johnson Odom (Chris), Hartselle, AL
Sister – Nancy Watkins Curley , Dadeville, AL
Eleven Grandchildren
Eight Great Grandchildren
No services are scheduled at this time.
Peck Funeral Home
