Rodney Kenneth Watkins, Jr. affectionately known as 'Lil' Rodney', entered this world on January 25, 1989 to Rochelle Colson and Rodney Kenneth Watkins Sr. both of Cincinnati, Ohio Rodney accepted Christ at an early age and attended Southern Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was educated through the Cincinnati Public Schools System, and won the 2007 Cincinnati Public School Art exhibit. Rodney enjoyed taking pictures, listening to music, and drawing, where he expressed his feelings through his artwork. He cherished time spent with his family and friends, listening and laughing tirelessly. Rodney entered into eternal peace on Tuesday March 27, 2012 at the University Hospital here in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rodney leaves behind many memories and shared joy to: his loving parents Rochelle (Ma Dukes) Colson, and Rodney Kenneth Watkins Sr.; his grandparents Patricia and Raymond Colson Sr., Charlene Watkins and the late Kenneth Watkins who proceeded him in death. He also leaves behind three siblings; Randy Cortel Colson, Raheem Kenard Colson and Rodney Kenneth Watkins all of Cincinnati, Ohio. These memories are abounding even enough for aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of relatives and friends. He also leaves to cherish a special friend Shalika (Ke-Ke) Collins the mother of his upcoming legacy. 'To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the Heaven; A time to be born and a time to die.' Order of Service Parting View Family Scripture '' Damitra Colson Prayer Elder Anrico Lewis Selection Min. Princess Hearn Acknowledgements/Cards Lakeshia Hatcher Remarks Family & Friends (Please limit your remarks to 2 minutes) Selection New Friendship Baptist Angels of Praise Moment of Reflection Slide Show (Silent Reading of Obituary) Selection Praise DancelMarjorie Million Eulogy Elder Anrico Lewis Benediction Elder Anrico Lewis Recessional. Clergy, Bearers, Family and Friends Interment Vine Street Cemetery Acknowledgement We acknowledge with sincere thanks and appreciation, the great outpouring of love shown by Garr Funeral Home, Vine Street Cemetery, neighbors, friends, and family members li during these darkest hours of bereavement. We would like to thank you on behalf of the Colson and Watkins family. May God shower his richest blessings down upon each of you. Flower Bearers Alesha Colson Damitra Colson Christina Whitehead Marjorie Million Earlisha Hunter Diane Moore Deborah Colson Pallbearers Raheem Colson Langston Hill Brandon Mincy Antawon Colson Michael Colson Sf. Patrick Moore Honorary Pallbearers Randy Cortel Colson Words from Mom Son, I love you from the bottom of my heart, I will miss you forever until we meet again. Forever Loved -Mom- Garr Funeral Home 3939 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 (513) 513-241-6788 Repast: Walnut Hills Baptist Church 2386 Kemper Lane Cincinnati, Ohio Professionally printed by: Lakeshia Hatcher 513-544-4803 lakeshiahatcher@ymail.cont Walker Funeral Home www.HerbWalker.com

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