Watkins, Byron J. Obituary*

Danville Commercial News Dec. 18, 1939
Former City Man Is Dead
*Byron J. Watkins
Death came to Byron J. Watkins, 48, Saturday, Dec. 16, 1939, at the home of a sister in Springfield. He had been in failing health for about two years.
Mr. Watkins operated a confectionery restaurant in South Danville for nearly 10 years, illness forcing his retirement less than two years ago. Since his illness he has spent some time with a brother, Harry, at Indianola, and a sister, Mrs. Mabel Reider, Springfield, at whose home he died.
He was a World war veteran, and also held membership in Anchor Lodge, Masons. Unmarried, Mr. Watkins is survived by his mother, Emma, and the sister, both of Springfield, and the brother of Indianola. His father, Albert, and a sister, Winnie, preceded him to death.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church, South Danville, the Rev. M. H. Terry pastor, assisted by the Rev. A. Teeters, officiating. Interment in Springhill Cemetery.
Body was to b e brought to Danville late Monday afternoon by Berhalter's and taken to home of Andrew C ______, 502 S. Gilbert St. S. Danville.