Funeral services for Mr. William Joseph Robert “Will” Watkins, age 19 of Choudrant, LA are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Owens Memorial Chapel with Bro. Blake Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Loch Arbor Cemetery near Swartz.
Will was born August 22, 2005, in Ruston, LA and passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. He graduated from Ruston High School, Class of 2024. After graduation Will worked at Loweś of Ruston.
Will loved listening to music, almost as much as he loved his family, especially his sister, Natalie. She was his everything. Will had a car that he was very proud of and always wanted to go somewhere or was willing to drive anyone anywhere. He enjoyed eating out and would eat anything sweet. Will always wanted to go out to eat or hangout with the people he loved any chance he could get. Will had a very good sense of humor and could make a joke out of anything. He loved always making his friends and family laugh.
Will was tough, with features resembling his dad, and tried his best at everything he did. He loved his family, and wanted to make them proud. Will gave off so much love towards everyone he cared about. He was a great friend, brother, and son. Will had the kindest heart and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his parents, Joey Watkins and Kristina; his sisters, Natalie and Brooklyn; his brother, Bradley; and grandparents, Willie and Elizabeth Osborne of Choudrant.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the funeral home.
