Carl Watkins
1947-12-21 2020-06-16
Carl Watkins, 72 of Lakeview, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Carl was born December 21, 1947 in Urbana, Ohio the son of the late Henry and Florence (Donahue) Watkins. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He retired after 30 years of working in the City of Urbana. Carl loved living at Indian Lake, especially when his kids and grandkids came to visit. He loved his family! Carl enjoyed fishing with his sons. He had a lot of friends and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Carl is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Traylor) Watkins, who together they raised 4 children; Terry (Dawn) Traylor and Lori Ann , Brian (Mandy), Brad (Shanae) Watkins; his grandchildren, Richard, Brian, Dylan, Lexanne, Brenden, Nicholas, Brianne, Kaitlyn, Kasey, Cameron, Will, Jasmine, Zachary and Aaliyah; his great grandchildren, Isabella and Liam; his brother, Ed (Peg) Watkins as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ken Watkins.
Carl was born December 21, 1947 in Urbana, Ohio the son of the late Henry and Florence (Donahue) Watkins. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He retired after 30 years of working in the City of Urbana. Carl loved living at Indian Lake, especially when his kids and grandkids came to visit. He loved his family! Carl enjoyed fishing with his sons. He had a lot of friends and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Carl is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Traylor) Watkins, who together they raised 4 children; Terry (Dawn) Traylor and Lori Ann , Brian (Mandy), Brad (Shanae) Watkins; his grandchildren, Richard, Brian, Dylan, Lexanne, Brenden, Nicholas, Brianne, Kaitlyn, Kasey, Cameron, Will, Jasmine, Zachary and Aaliyah; his great grandchildren, Isabella and Liam; his brother, Ed (Peg) Watkins as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ken Watkins.
It's a sad situation when family members pass ,Carl was always a fun individual my mother was Barb Long we always enjoyed the times spent around The Watkins Family Especially in Westville,and At The Long Family home, family reunions aren't the same these days with so many loved ones who have left us for greater glory with Jesus Christ Danny Richards Springfield Illinois
tribute by Danny Richards