of Harrison, AR
August 4, 1922 - October 25, 2013
Rutherford "Rudy" Watkins, age 92, of Harrison, died Friday, October 25, 2013, at Bristol Pointe Nursing and Rehab in Harrison. Mr. Watkins was born August 4, 1922, at Snowball, Arkansas, the son of Henry and Minnie Elizabeth (McCutcheon) Watkins.
Services were Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. . Rev. Bill Daniels from Oklahoma will be speaking.
Burial was in Whisenant Cemetery near Snowball after the service.
Visitation was Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Michael Watkins, Kreg Daniels, Landon Watkins, Tyler Daniels, Trace Daniels and Steve Paul.
Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Charles Klepper, Amanda Chitsey and the caregivers at Bristol Pointe.
Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Alma (Manes) Watkins, three brothers and three sisters.
Rudy is survived by one son, Gary and wife Sarah Watkins; one daughter, Glenda and husband Woody Daniels; four grandchildren, Michael Watkins, Kreg Daniels, Karen Day and Landon Watkins; 13 great grandchildren; two sisters, Lee Ann Renfroe and Veleda Tyner; and a host of other family and friends.
Rudy was a member of the Abundant Life Church of Western Grove. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II, stationed on the island of New Caledonia, 750 miles east of Australia. Rudy worked as a meat cutter most of his life and loved being a farmer. Mr. Watkins served his Lord, his country and his family with dignity and integrity.
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16 Condolence(s)
Dr. Richard Brown and Family
Thursday, October 31, 2013
A fine gentleman has passed. So sorry for your loss.
Betty Martin
Thursday, October 31, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember how nice Rutherford and Alma were to our family and how faithful they were to attend church.
Joyce Reed
Kim Taylor Drewry
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are will you all at this time.
Kim, Marc and Kaitlyn
Larry Milum Family
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Carolyn Woehl
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Will miss his smile and wave everytime we passed by. Your are in our prayers.
Sylvia Cole-Ragland
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
I have many happy memories of your Mom and Dad. Our families have always been close, and I am sorry those days past by so quickly. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Baughman Weaver
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
So sorry for your loss of your beloved dad. He was a great man. He was a part of my life when my mom, Wilma, started working with in the Meat departmen many years ago. Since i married and moved the Witts Springs area, whenever I would see him, he would always asked if i had seen Uncle Leon . He will be missed. There was no friendlier person.
Rachel Beaver
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
So sorry for your loss...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue & Alfred Simmons
Monday, October 28, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Your dad was a very special guy always such a gentleman. We know you will miss him dearly, blessings on you and your family.
Billie & Nolan Brisco
Monday, October 28, 2013
We have many memories of Rudy but one of my favorite is when I hear the song "I'll Fly Away" I always think of him. I think he did just that. He sure was a good christian man. May God comfort you with this thought. Love & prayers.
R. Pettigrew
Monday, October 28, 2013
With our deepest condolences. May you find comfort in this scripture. (John 5: 28 & 29)
Carol Baughman Smith
Saturday, October 26, 2013
So Sorry for you loss. Our Mother worked down with Rudy at Town and Country. I remember going into the store at lunch hour and after school..He always had a smile on his face. He was a sweet man to know.
Elcie & Darwin Clark
Saturday, October 26, 2013
I have great memories of Rutherford and Alma. We want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You!
Harrel and Sue Curtis
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Carl & Kathy Smith
Saturday, October 26, 2013
We were so sorry to hear about Brother Watkins, he was a very SPECIAL man, I loved to hear him testify in church, he always had something special to say. You are in our thoughts and prayer.
Matt & Rachel Sprenger
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.