Charles Watkins

Born in West Point, Mississippi. Moved to Chicago, with Plantation parents, at the age of two. Moved back to live with Grandparents, in West Point, Mississippi, at the age of 7. Worked side by side with Grandparents, on a Plantation, owned by the James Thomas Brand Family, located in the Rural area of West Point, Mississippi. My early childhood education was builded around the cultivation, harvest of THE WHITE GOLD "COTTON." Worked in the Cotton Fields doing the following jobs; CHOPPING COTTON, PLOWING COTTON WITH MULES, PICKING COTTON. Manual Labor that made Successful Farms Productive. Worked on a Plantation Farm called the MUDA, for (8) eight years. My brothers, Daniel, Samuel, and I. Played High School Sports at Parker High In Chicago, Located at 6800 South Stewart, Chicago. (The Southside of Chicago) Attended Jackson State University, as a student on an Athletic Scholarship. Worked at United Parcel Services, in Jackson, Mississippi. Moved back to Chicago. Worked as Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director. Worked with Hilton Palmer House. Wines, Serves Industrial. My true Worldly experiences, working at The University Club of Chicago, where the members are Outstanding and would make dreams come true. Thank God, for all your help, especially The General Manager, John Spidalette, and The Executive Chef, Mark Baker. "God Blessing, how they can make your dreams come true".