James Edward Watkins, 71, of Wooster, passed away Saturday, September 30th, at the Life Care Hospice Center of Wooster. Born in Mentor on September 21, 1952, a son of the late John and Helen (Lanning) Watkins, also preceded in death by sister Lola Pepin. Survived by sister Sharon Lee Hamilton; step-sister Arvesta Jolliff, both of Wooster; 2 nieces Heather Mackey, of Killbuck, Erica Craver, of Wooster; and nephew Jason Hamilton, of Massillon. No services will be held at this time.

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