Arthur Lee Watkins, 75, of Luxora passed away March 19, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.  He retired from Delta Asphalt after 40 years and of the Baptist Faith.  Mr. Watkins was born January 26, 1950, in Luxora to John Watkins, Sr. and Annie Smith.  He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: L.C. Smith Sr., Calvin Watkins, Alvin Watkins, Eddie Watkins, and John Watkins, Jr.; and one sister: Benda Sims.  He is survived by two sons: Carlos (Tiffany) Woods of Osceola and Arthur Watkins of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters: Sonda (Julian) Mosley and Trina Watkins (Bryan Jackson) all of Jonesboro; six brothers: Robert (Alice) Watkins, Clarence Smith, Carl Hall, and Don Smith all of Luxora; Johnny Hall, Sr. of Jonesboro; and Terry (Vanessa) Watkins of Osceola; one sister: Donna (Jerome) Newmy of Blytheville; fourteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be Friday, March 28, 2025 from 6-8 PM at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola.  The funeral will be Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10 AM also at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola.  Burial will follow at Sandy Ridge Cemetery at Burdette.  Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, AR is in charge of the arrangements.