Esco E. Watkins, age 79, of Eldorado, passed away at 2:56 p.m. Sept. 9, 2018 in the Harrisburg Medical Center.
Esco was born on Nov. 11, 1938 in Ozark, to the late Esco Ezra and Ella (Faulkner) Watkins.
On July 3, 1967, he married Judy (Newton) and she survives.
Esco was a school bus driver and a member of Cedar Bluff Church.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Watkins, of Eldorado; two daughters, Carol Watkins of Harrisburg and Carrie Watkins of Eldorado; one granddaughter, Ella Gidcumb; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Boulden Cemetery near Eddyville. Those attending are asked to gather at the cemetery.
Reed Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family through the obituary page at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.
