Mr. Lovell Watkins, Sr., was born August 7, 1937, to the late Ernest, Sr., and Annie Lockett Watkins. He received Christ at an early age and joined Jerusalem Baptist Church. He later joined First Baptist Church ACIPCO and remained a faithful member until death.

He worked faithfully for ACIPCO for thirty-seven and a half years.

Preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Watkins, one grandson, Lovell E. Watkins, and one great-great-grandson, Noah Ogden.

He leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Lovell, Jr. (Linda) Watkins and Dennis (Liketa Frelimo) Watkins; two daughters, Debra Grady and Annetta Watkins; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.