Samuel R. Watkins

1839–1901 (age 62)

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Biography

Samuel R. Watkins served Zion Presbyterian Church with unwavering devotion, preaching with clarity and leading his congregation through times of joy and sorrow. His pulpit work emphasized compassion, education, and the value of community, making the church a sanctuary for families across the generations.

He also played a steady role in civic gatherings, encouraging young leaders to pursue public service, and he rests in the churchyard where he ministered, surrounded by those whose lives he touched.