James “Lou” Watkins, 83, passed away January 21, 2014. He was born in Standing Pine, Mississippi on February 6, 1930. James was greatly loved by his family. He is survived by: his wife of 52 years, Nora Watkins; children, David Paul Watkins and wife Natalie, Vanessa Watkins Williams, Sabrina Watkins Harrison and husband Dennis; grandchildren, Lisa Marie Armstrong, Drake Mandrell, Derek Race Watkins, David Tanner Watkins, Matthew Jaworski, Autumn Jaworski, Rachel Armstrong, Dylan Armstrong, Jeremy and Joshua Watkins.