Lessie Watkins of Pontiac, Michigan departed this life on October 31, 2018.   Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by his parents the late Flora  and Rev. Louis Adams, and Leslie King.  He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife Patricia Watkins, his children; Lessie Watkins, Jr., Stephanie (Darryl) Watkins-Mitchell, Stacia Watkins and the late Eric Watkins, siblings; Della Jean Johnson, Valestine (Javan) Ulmer, Ouida King and the late Freeman King, also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.  Mr. Watkins Retired from General Motors, he was a certified electrician after many years of service.

Mr. Watkins will lie in repose on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road., Pontiac, Michigan ftom 12 p.m. unti 8 p.m.  Mr. Watkin's Celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Welcome Missionary Baptist Church 143 Oneida., Pontiac, Michigan.  The family will meet with friends at 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service.  Mr. Watkins will be laid to rest at Perry Mt. Park Cemetery of Pontiac, Michigan.