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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: Rev. Percy “Happy” Watkins, Pastor Emeritus, New Hope Baptist Church, Spokane Valley, WA Civil Rights Icon and Voice of MLK’s Dream Has Passed Away at the Age of 82 [#HappyWatkins #RevHappyWatkins #PercyHappyWatkins]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyPGduKZCEE
Source: KREM 2 News YouTube Channel, @KREM2NewsSpokane

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Source: New Hope Baptist Church Facebook Account, @spokanenewhope

With sadden heart New Hope Family and Friends,
Our Dear father, grandfather & Pastor Emeritus Percy Happy Watkins has transitioned from this life to glory…please keep the Watkins family & New Hope church family in your prayers

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Source: Council President Betsy Wilkerson Facebook Account, @CouncilPresidentBetsy

Beloved Community, it is with a heavy heart that we learn about the passing of Reverend Happy Watkins. Born in the Bronx, but a Spokanite in heart and soul since 1961, he has served our community with a heart of gold and helped us remember the words of Dr. King as he recited the “I Have a Dream” speech every year like clockwork and at events throughout the year.
As pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, he touched many lives and was part of the founding board of The Fig Tree among many other things. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family and to his church on such a tragic loss for our community.

REV. PERCY “HAPPY” WATKINS, PASTOR EMERITUS, NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH HAS PASSED AWAY AT 82… | Christian Breaking News!