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Clois Wayne Watkins

November 6, 1953 — March 10, 2025

Brandon, MS

Clois Wayne Watkins, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 71.

Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and at Greenland Baptist Church in Little Rock, Mississippi, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, followed by a graveside service beginning at 2:00 pm in Greenland Baptist Cemetery.

Mr. Watkins was born November 6, 1953, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Daniel Clois Watkins and Helonese Winstead Watkins. He was retired from retail and a member of Little Rock Baptist Church. Above all, he was dedicated to taking care of his family, constantly staying in contact with all of his loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clois and Helonese Watkins, and daughter, Amanda Jo Watkins.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa Williams Watkins; son, Richard Watkins (Rebecca); daughter, Emily Howell (Chris); grandchildren, Cheyla Watkins, Hannah Watkins Johnston (Hunter), Eli Watkins, Aidan Watkins, and Ryder Watkins; great grandchild, Theo Stillwell; and sister, Sawanna Nelson (Robert).

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial a donation in Memory of Wayne to Breakthrough T1D, formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, https://www2.breakthrought1d.org or 2630 Southerland Dr., Jackson, MS 39216 or 601-981-1184. 

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Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Monday, March 17, 2025

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Ott & Lee Funeral Homes- Brandon

1360 W Government St, Brandon, MS 39042

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Visitation

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Greenland Baptist Church

3147 Greenland Rd, Union, MS 39365

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Graveside Service

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

2:00 - 2:30 pm (Central time)

Greenland Baptist Cemetery

3147 Greenland Rd, Union, MS 39365

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