Melvin Magellan Watkins
Melvin Magellan Watkins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)
November 12, 1939 - November 23, 2022
Marion - Melvin Magellan Watkins, 83, passed away November 23, 2022 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1939 in Minneapolis, Kansas to Raymond and Gladys (Lott) Watkins.
He married Joan Pierce March 28, 1958 in Wichita.
Survivors include: wife Joan Kaye Watkins of Marion; daughter Debra K. Steele of Marion; sister Marilyn Kay Jones of Marion; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Predeceased by: brothers Raymond Howard Watkins I, Raymond Howard Watkins II, Michael Jon Watkins; brother Marvin Watkins.
Celebration of Life at the Marion City Library Santa Fe Room to be announced at a later date. Committal service at Ft. Scott National cemetery to be announced at a later date in Ft. Scott, Kansas.
Memorials to Hillsboro American Legion Post 366 or Marion City Library in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063.
Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.
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