Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Watkins, Sr. , Jimmy Ray "Bama" April 9, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Jimmy Ray "Bama" Watkins, Sr. 
Sept. 17, 1949 - Apr. 9, 2005 

The Bama Memorial will be held at his home at 2700 Pageant St., in 
Bakersfield, on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. Jimmy Ray 'Bama' was 
born in Bankston, Alabama and he passed away in Bakersfield, CA with his 
family and friends by his side. He will be taken back to Alabama on April 25, 
2005. 

Bama is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; best friend, Royce Kiger, father, 
Rayford and mother, Merlene Nelson Watkins; mother and father-in-law, Sandy 
and Harlen Eakle; children, Lynn, Jimmy Ray, Jr., Jennifer, Sandra, Mike and 
Josh; grandchildren, Dillion; Yancy, Rudy, Alex, Kassandra and Gavin; sisters, 
Malinda Ann, Rita Gail, Kathy Sue, Eva Jean and numerous other family members 
in Alabama.

Bama served in the U.S. Army and he was awarded the Purple Heart while serving 
as a Tunnel Rat in Vietnam. Bama was hard working. He last worked as a 
bartender for his friend and confidant Bud at the Mint. His true joy was 
spending time at home on his patio with his wife, family and friends.

Special Thanks to the KMC, ICU Unit, Dr. Hoene, Nurse Tammy and other staff 
members. In lieu of flowers assistance with the Take Bama Home Fund may be 
given by calling Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200. 

Basham Funeral Care 


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