He will join in Heaven his loving wife of 71 years Margaret Watkins; son, Tommy Watkins Jr.; and parents S.D. and Bertha Lee Clark Watkins.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his children, Linda Callaway (Fred), Dianne Leinbach (David), David Watkins, Patricia Brasher (John Jacobs), Bobby Watkins (Rachel), Michael Watkins (Judy), Joel Watkins, and Becky McElroy (Randy); 23 grandchildren; and a host of great grand children, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Tommy served his country in both the Airforce and the Navy after WWII; he spent time stationed in Okinawa before being transferred to New Hampshire where he met and married the love of his life; shortly after, they returned to his home of Alabama. He worked has as a heavy equipment mechanic in order to support his quickly growing family. Tommy was also a musician, he was particularly fond of the guitar and harmonica, and spent many hours teaching his children and grandchildren to play. He was always up for a game of cards to pass the time and was the best story teller around, his family could sit and listen for hours to the tales he spun. most importantly Tommy was a born again Christian; He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Helena, and taught his children and many grandchildren about God's great love.
Visitation will be held for Mr. Watkins Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo) from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held Monday, August 5, 2019 at Gospel Light Baptist Church in Helena, Alabama at 12:15 pm, followed by a committal service at Alabama National Cemetery at 2:00 pm
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.rockcofuneralmontevallo.com for the Watkins family.
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