Mt. Carmel – Arthur Watkins Jr., 73, of 100 N. Chestnut St., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side.

Born in Philadelphia on October 21, 1947, Arthur was the son of the late Arthur Watkins Sr. and Margaret Gummel.

He attended Mount Carmel Senior High School and worked as a truck driver and caregiver.

He was a Deacon and Associate Pastor at Open Door Ministries in Philadelphia, Deacon and Elder of Restoration Ministries in Shamokin, and most recently attended Mountainside Assembly of God Church.

Arthur was married and preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Watkins in 1965. He married his second wife, Maryanne (Gallagher) DeVine in 1975, who survives. On March 10, 1990, he married the love of his life, Gloria (Daigle Tarde) Watkins, who cared for him until his death.

Arthur is survived by his wife, Gloria Watkins of Mt. Carmel; five sons, William Watkins, Arthur Watkins, Brian Watkins, John Tarde, and Tirus Twyne; three daughters, Maria Amarose, Elizabeth Diaz, and Denise Twyne; eighteen grandchildren; and twenty-two great grandchildren with three more on the way. In addition to his first wife and parents, Arthur was preceded in death by a son, Michael Watkins Sr.; and two grandchildren.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Arthur Watkins, 73, of 100 N. Chestnut St., Mt. Carmel – A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Mountainside Assembly of God Church, 1900 Trevorton Rd., Coal Township, PA with his son, Tirus Twyne officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made payable to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. Arrangements are in care of C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine St., Mt. Carmel, C. J. Lucas IV, Supervisor. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com.