Foster "Joe"

Joseph Watkins Jr.

Foster "Joe" Joseph Watkins Jr., aged 81, went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2024, at his residence in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Memphis, Texas on April 30, 1943 to loving parents Foster Joseph Watkins Sr. and Patricia Ann Pallmeyer.

Joe attended medical school in Houston, Texas until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served his country in the Vietnam War as a 2nd lieutenant. After serving a tour of duty he went on to pursue a career in law enforcement as a federal agent with the DEA and retired after 25 years. After he retired he spent time working in the HIDTA program for the district attorney's office.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Foster Joseph Watkins Sr. and Patricia Ann Watkins, and his brother, Seth Watkins.

Joe leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Norma V. Watkins, and his stepson, Jacob Jaramillo. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.

Memorial service will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm with a 2:00 pm Celebration of Life at Trinity Funeral Chapel in Harlingen, Texas. Reception will follow at 4:30 pm at Monarch located at 830 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

With love and remembrance, The Family of Foster "Joe" Joseph Watkins Jr.'s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home at 1002 East Harrison Ave. in Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us with any questions at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com.