Mr. Ryan Alan Watkins, age 42 of Chester, formerly of Anna, died at 7:24 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2014 in Chester. He was born April 30, 1972 in Kingsville, Texas, the son of Ronnie and Kathie Womick Watkins. Ryan is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Kathie Watkins of Anna; maternal grandmother, Doris Womick of Anna; paternal grandmother, Wanda Watkins of Anna; one brother, Eric (Cassie) Watkins of Anna; niece, Jenna Watkins; nephew, Jonah Watkins; aunts; uncles; cousins; other relatives and friends. Ryan worked for the State of Illinois with the Department of Corrections as a correctional officer. He was loved by his family and will be dearly missed. Services for Mr. Ryan Alan Watkins will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Anna. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.