Lee Wood Watkins Jr., age 71, resident of Helena, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010.
Mr. Watkins was born September 5, 1938 and was a Veteran of the US Navy.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Marguerite Watkins; and his sister, Dorothy Southern.
Lee is survived by his son; Hunter Lee Watkins, daughters Cammie Green and Leah Smith; grandchildren Danielle, Kirsten, Travis, Todd, Logan, and two great-grandchildren.
Lee is also survived by his brother, Robert (Amelda) Watkins; sisters, Elizabeth (Sid) Ferguson, and Fausta (Hunter) Little; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Lee enjoyed life to its fullest.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Helena Presbyterian Church, where calling hours will be from 5-7 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow at 7 p.m.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements, and a guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.