Mr. Eleo Shakon Watkins was born December 15, 1961, in Rogersville, Alabama, to Mr. Robert Leo Watkins, Jr., and Mrs. Ossie Alene Malone; who preceded him and his sister, Diedre Malone in death.

Eleo, better known as "Shake", was a Jack-of-all-Trades. He worked at Sara Lee, a nursing home, Sewell Fish Market, and various other jobs. He accepted Christ at an early age at Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rogersville, AL, and later moved to Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.

Mr. Watkins is survived by: a special friend, Tonya Jackson; stepmother, Lula Mae Watkins; his brothers, Dale (Shybria) Watkins, Lawrence (Sheri) Watkins, Lonnie (Jan) Burch, Curtis (Rachel) Watkins, Joseph (Mona) Langham, and Howard Lee (Myra) Malone, Jr., David B. Smith; sisters, Dewander (Charlie) Blunt, Starmania (Edward) Rhodes.

His memories are forever cherished by: his aunt, whom he referred to as Momma; Irma (Coley) Patrick; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.