James W. Watkins
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Canfield - James W. Watkins Jr., 82, of Canfield passed away Thursday morning July 14, 2022, at his home with his loved ones by his side. James was born April 3, 1940, in Youngstown the son of the late James W. Sr. and Nellie (Proverbs) Watkins. Jim leaves his wife, the former Catherine Weaver, whom he married July 25, 1964, two children, Mark (Amy) Watkins of Canfield and Janel (Tony) Kennedy of Tuppers Plains, Ohio as well as four grandchildren Alyssa Campbell and her fianc?e Nick Cestone, Mark Watkins Jr, Gus Kennedy, and Lorena Kennedy. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of James's life will be held Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Canfield High School gymnasium, which was named for him. Doors open at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to the James Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the Canfield Local Schools Treasurers Office, 100 Wadsworth Street Canfield, Ohio 44406 in his memory.
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