Birth date: Dec 4, 1938 Death date: Jun 10, 2024
James “Jim” Franklin Watkins, 85, passed away shortly after midnight on June 10, 2024 surrounded by family in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on December 4, 1938 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the late Ernest Clansworth Watkins and Lav Read Obituary
Jim mentored and inspired my dad Billy Wicks. I met Jim through their relationship. I admired him and will keep his memory dear to my heart.
I was a graphic design major at the University of Memphis. I always enjoyed Jim’s classes and he had a natural talent and curiosity for the intersection of technology and art. I regret that I didn’t get to know him better. My condolences to his family.
I was an art student at Memphis State University when Jim Watkins began teaching there. I found him very kind and considerate and interested in us in starting out our careers as artists. I am sorry he is gone, I enjoyed having him as a professor.
