Jack M. Watkins

Jack M. Watkins, 62, of Parsons, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Labette Health. His death was unexpected.

Jack Martin Watkins was born on August 7, 1958, to Charles Keith and Maureen Katherine (Born) Watkins in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended schools in Parsons and attended Labette County High School.

For a time, he worked at area gas stations. He was a welder at PowerFlame for 25 years. The last several years Jack has owned and operated his own livestock hauling and buying business. He was working until the day before he passed away.

Working livestock was truly something Jack enjoyed. He liked to go to County fairs and was happy to help the 4-H participants haul their livestock after the fairs were over. He was a Catholic

On February 14, 1987, Jack and Katherine Branson were united in marriage in Atchison, Kansas. She survives of the home.

Survivors include:

His wife – Katherine, of the home

Two brothers – Greg Watkins of Parsons, Kansas

Earl Watkins of Parsons, Kansas

Two sisters – Osa Johns and her husband, Greg, of Parsons, Kansas

Margie Watkins of Parsons, Kansas

One niece – Megan Schorr of Ohio

One great-nephew – Tommy Schorr

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, infant Joseph and Gary Watkins, who passed away January 23, 2021.

No service has been planned. Cremation is under the direction of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

Memorials are suggested to the Neosho County Fair. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.