Lafayette Journal & Courier --- Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 --- ATTICA -- Jeffrey M.
"Jeff" Watkins Sr., 37, of Attica, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at St.
Elizabeth Hospital. Born Aug. 31, 1972, in Lafayette, he was the son of Debra Sue Watkins
Jedlicka and the late Kenneth William Wolfe.He
married Marsha Farrar in 1991 in Independence, and they were divorced.
His second marriage was to Rebecca Heckman on Aug. 12, 2002, in
Lafayette, and she survives.Mr. Watkins had worked as a laborer for Wabash National for 18
years.He
was a life member of the North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed
camping, fishing, hunting, four-wheeling with his children and pool.Surviving
with his wife and mother are three sons, Jeffrey Watkins Jr. and Kenny
Watkins, both of West Point, and Justice Watkins at home; a daughter,
Elizabeth Cooper, at home; and two brothers, Mike Jedlicka of Westville
and Jason Jedlicka of West Lafayette.Service 2 p.m. Thursday with a 1 hour prior
visitation at Simplicity Funeral Care. Share memories and condolences online at
www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com