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Visitation:
4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022, at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
James “Jim” M. Watkins, 77, of
Lincoln, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Jim was born on March 22, 1945, in Springfield, the
son of Nelson and Flossie (Magee) Watkins. He
married Cheryl Bohnenstiehl on February 10, 1968, in
Staunton. She preceded him in death on August 19,
2018.
He is survived by his children, Laurie (Doug)
Routson of Lincoln, and Kevin (Melissa) Watkins of
Springfield; his siblings, Rosemary, Nancy, and
Robert “Bob”; his grandchildren, Darrin, Nick,
Conner, Shelbi, and Morgan; one great-grandchild;
and two step great-grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife;
and his siblings, Ruth and Thomas.
Jim proudly served his country during the Vietnam
War in the United States Marine Corps. Upon his
return from the armed forces, he worked as a
supervisor at Lehn & Fink. He later graduated from
Robert Morris College with a degree in Information
Technologies. |
With that degree he secured
employment with the Attorney General’s Office with
the State of Illinois. Jim was an avid St. Louis
Cardinals and Illini Basketball fan. He enjoyed
spending time with his kids as their baseball coach,
softball coach, and Cub Scout Leader. Jim was a
member of Lincoln American Legion Post #263 and
enjoyed teaching country line dancing, and
performing as a DJ at Country Junction in Lincoln.
A memorial gathering for Jim will take place from
4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022, at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.
Military rites will take place at 4:00 p.m. on
Friday just prior to the memorial gathering.
Memorial Donations may be made in Jim’s name to
Humane Society of Logan County, The American Cancer
Society, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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