1934
Clyde
2015
Clyde Watkins
February 27, 1934 — March 11, 2015
Clyde Weldon Watkins, age 81, of Springville, Tenn., died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at his residence in Springville, Tenn.
Clyde married Mary Askew Watkins March 23, 2011 and she survives. He retired from a life of military service after serving 16 years in the Air Force and 4 years in the Navy. He was a former Real Estate Broker and Entrepreneur in Alaska for many years. He was also a private pilot, coach, Cub Scout leader and artist and he loved his dogs Woody and Winnie.
He was born February 27, 1934 in Miston, TN to the late Willis Hayden Watkins and the late Emma Marie Baggett Watkins.
Besides his wife Mary, He is also survived by his Two Sons, Joe (Cheri) Watkins of Springville, Tenn, Jerry (Gail) Watkins of Paris, Tenn; One Step-Daughter, Rhonda (Jay) Cooley of Kenton, Tenn; Three Sisters, Deborah Sage of Rogers, Ark, Barbara Patterson of Hartlage, Mo, Joan Benson of Rogers, Ark; One Brother, Gary Watkins of Doniphan, Mo; Two Grandchildren, Darren Watkins and Kevin Watkins; Five Step Grandchildren, Anthony Conklin, Michael Conklin, Samantha Conklin, Drew Cooley, and Ashley Cooley; Numerous Great Grandchildren; and his 2 Dogs - Woody and Winnie.
Clyde was also preceded in death by a Sister, Margie Crawford and Brother, Bobby Watkins.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 12 – 2 pm Friday, March 13, 2015. The Service will be Graveside at Foundry Hill Community of Christ Cemetery at 2:30 pm Friday, March 13, 2015.
Dale Gallimore and Dick Cochran will officiate.
Interment will be at Foundry Hill Community of Christ Cemetery in Puryear, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to: Henry County Humane Society, c/o Carol Douglas, 1303 Brentwood St., Paris, TN 38242.
Clyde married Mary Askew Watkins March 23, 2011 and she survives. He retired from a life of military service after serving 16 years in the Air Force and 4 years in the Navy. He was a former Real Estate Broker and Entrepreneur in Alaska for many years. He was also a private pilot, coach, Cub Scout leader and artist and he loved his dogs Woody and Winnie.
He was born February 27, 1934 in Miston, TN to the late Willis Hayden Watkins and the late Emma Marie Baggett Watkins.
Besides his wife Mary, He is also survived by his Two Sons, Joe (Cheri) Watkins of Springville, Tenn, Jerry (Gail) Watkins of Paris, Tenn; One Step-Daughter, Rhonda (Jay) Cooley of Kenton, Tenn; Three Sisters, Deborah Sage of Rogers, Ark, Barbara Patterson of Hartlage, Mo, Joan Benson of Rogers, Ark; One Brother, Gary Watkins of Doniphan, Mo; Two Grandchildren, Darren Watkins and Kevin Watkins; Five Step Grandchildren, Anthony Conklin, Michael Conklin, Samantha Conklin, Drew Cooley, and Ashley Cooley; Numerous Great Grandchildren; and his 2 Dogs - Woody and Winnie.
Clyde was also preceded in death by a Sister, Margie Crawford and Brother, Bobby Watkins.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 12 – 2 pm Friday, March 13, 2015. The Service will be Graveside at Foundry Hill Community of Christ Cemetery at 2:30 pm Friday, March 13, 2015.
Dale Gallimore and Dick Cochran will officiate.
Interment will be at Foundry Hill Community of Christ Cemetery in Puryear, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to: Henry County Humane Society, c/o Carol Douglas, 1303 Brentwood St., Paris, TN 38242.
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