Clarence Joseph Watkins, Jr

Clarence Joseph Watkins, Jr., a retired truck driver departed this life at his residence on Monday, December 23, 2013. Husband of the late Ethel Hawthorne. Father of Darlene Lynette Watkins, Coby Meyers, Clarence Joseph Whitney, and Ashley Whitney. Son of Rev. Clarence Watkins and the late Margaret Watkins. Stepson of Willie B. Watkins. Brother of Delores Kelly, Patricia Louis Watkins, Joyce Watkins Bell, and Dimitri Patterson. Uncle of the late Jeremy and Jerome Watkins and Brandon Byas, also survived by 4 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 67 Years a native of Gretna, La. (Jonestown) and a resident of Algiers, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, La. on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com