Buster Watkins

Lloyd Ray "Buster" Watkins age 83 of Dardanelle passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020.  He was born September 16, 1937 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late Earnest and Pearl Watkins.   He was a member of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Dardanelle and past employee of Jack Wood Construction now Blackstone Construction for over 30 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Lloyd Ray Watkins, Jr.; one daughter, Linda Renae Watkins; six siblings, Nellie Kellybrew, John Henderson, Donnell Arnett, Josephine Thompson, Geneva Thompson and Oma Lee Kellybrew.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Watkins; four children, Ray Watkins (Betty), Curtis Watkins, Amanda Thomas and Grant Whisonaut; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com