Robin Dale Watkins

A celebration of life memorial service for Mr. Rob Watkins, 46, who died Thursday, March 1, 2012, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Collier-Butler Chapel. The Rev. Michael Curtis will officiate. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services is directing.

Mr. Watkins was born and raised in Gadsden. He attended Emma Sansom and served in the U.S. Army. He was a successful businessman. His life revolved around his children and grandchild, whom he loved dearly.

He is survived by his son, Ryan Watkins; daughters, Savannah Watkins and Kristen Watkins; grandson, Krammer Watkins; dad, Jim Watkins; brother, Greg Watkins; fiancée, Kathy Howard, and her children, Josh, Jordan and Jarred Clifton.

Special thanks to Jay Machleit, Daniel Johnson, Jimmy and Christina Williams and David Quinn.

The family will accept flowers, or memorials may be made to the American Red Cross.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 1 until 2 p.m.