Randle Austin Watkins

A member of the Church of Christ for all of his 93 years, he had a gentle sense of humor and he lighted and encouraged many lives. He served in the South Pacific in WWII and was a Fireman for Kings County 24 years leading the Armona and Volunteer Fire Department for 17 years. He was also an active member of the Lions Club 1965-1997 and president of the Armona Senior Citizens 1989-1993. Randle loved to travel with his wife, Rosa, but he would not fly.

Randle was preceded in death by his wife Rosa, sisters Lorene, Eulah and Ola and brothers Basil, Freelon and Everett. He is survived by nieces Karen Watkins, Sondra Froelich (Roger), Lynn Bailey (Paul), Lisa Fitchpatrick (Allen), Debbie Bailey, Pam Logemann (Rick), Cindy O’Donnell (Pat) as well as nephews Dennis Willis (Barbara), Greg Willis, Merle Watkins, Tom Watkins (Hermien).

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, April 4th at 1 pm at the Grangeville Cemetery in Armona with a reception to follow at First Missionary Baptist Church of Armona; 10649 Railroad Ave. All are welcome to celebrate Randle’s life.