Fred Watkins

Fred Watkins, age 82, of Cottage Grove, Tenn., died Thursday, December 25, 2014, at his residence in Cottage Grove, Tenn.

He was married December 23, 1971, for 43 years, to Elaine Harrison Watkins and she survives.

He was a member of  Palmersville Baptist Church and a US Army Veteran of Korea.    He was also a farmer and former tractor salesman.

Fred was born March 25, 1932 in Stribling, TN to the late Frank Watkins and the late Lena Cathey Watkins.

Besides his wife he is also survived by his One Son,  William Buck (Leah) Watkins of Cottage Grove; and Grandchildren, Alexus Watkins and Berrett Watkins of Cottage Grove, Tenn.

Besides his parents, Fred was also preceded in death by Brothers, Cap Ross Watkins and Mack Watkins;  and Sisters, Katie Bell Gansner, Alberta Lauer, Virginia Harvey, and Hazel Yarbrough.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 4 – 8 pm Sunday, December 28, 2014 and after 9 am Monday, December 29, 2014.  The Funeral Service will be at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Monday, December 29, 2014.

Bob Copeland will officiate.   Pallbearers will be Mark Rudy, Bob Rudy, Jim Rudy, David Rudy, Don Fieck and Nate Rudy.    Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Mack Watkins and Mike Harrison.

Interment will be at Walker Cemetery in Paris, Tenn.

Memorials may be made to:  Palmersville Baptist Church, 6363 Hwy 89 North, Palmersville, TN 38241

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