Martha Jo Watkins b. 11 Feb 1940 Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee d. Abt 2009 Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan

1940 - Abt 2009 (68 years)

Name	Martha Jo Watkins
Birth	11 Feb 1940	Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee [1]
Gender	Female
Death	Abt 2009	Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan [2]
Burial	Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Michigan [2]
Person ID	I3039	The Hennessee Family
Last Modified	8 Oct 2014

Family James Monroe Hennessee, b. 29 Nov 1930, Saffell, Lawrence County, Arkansas d. 25 May 1998, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee (Age 67 years)

Marriage 1 Mar 1957 Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan [1]

Children

	1. Alana Carol Hennessee
	2. James David Hennessee

Family ID F1185 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 30 Apr 2023

Event Map

	Birth - 11 Feb 1940 - Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee
	Marriage - 1 Mar 1957 - Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan
	Death - Abt 2009 - Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan
	Burial - - Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Michigan

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Notes

1 Jul 2006

http://www.dicksonherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060630/MTCN0204/306300033/1301/MTCN02

Friday, 06/30/06

Ray Vaughn Watkins

Graveside services for Mr. Ray Vaughn Watkins, 83, of Burns were Thursday, June 22, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Dickson Union Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Thomas officiating. Services were under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home.

Mr. Watkins died Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Horizon Medical Center. He was born in Chesterfield, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1922. He was an engineer and a member of the Baptist church. He was a former host on his own radio show in Benton Harbor, Mich. He was a guitar maker (Rabro brand). He was also a dobro and well-known steel guitar player.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Jessie Campbell Dailey Watkins of Burns; son, Ralph W. Watkins of Goodlettsville; daughter, Sharon J. Watkins of Hot Springs, Ark.; brothers, Rex A. Watkins of Coloma, Mich., James C. Watkins of Sanford, Fla., and John R. Watkins of Hartford, Mich.; sisters, Carol Baker of St. Joseph, Mich., and Martha Hennessee of Three Rivers, Mich.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray A. Watkins and Ollie Scates Watkins; son, Ray Watkins; grandson, Ray Allen Watkins; great-grandson, Joseph A. Watkins; brother, Jerry Watkins; and sister Rue Melle Fredrick.

Sources

[S2140] James Monroe Hennessee | Pedigree - Telephone Interview | 22 May 1991 | 1641 Sorter Street,Benton Harbor,MI 49022 | 61.
[S3345] Jerry Still | 7 Oct 2014 | Telephone interview | 269.463.3026 | culvrrr@aim.com.