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Obituary For Richard "Bill" Watkins

Richard “Bill” Watkins, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 in Bonham, TX.

Graveside services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16th, at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, TX with Pastor Bill Calabretta officiating.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15th, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, TX.

Bill was born July 28, 1936 in Olton, TX to Richard and Della (Heston) Watkins. As a young man he served his country in the United States Marines. On January 1, 1961 he married Virginia Scruggs in Bowie, TX. Bill worked in the oilfield all his life and ending his career by owning and operating his own used oilfield equipment business. Bill will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife Virginia Watkins.

Bill is survived by his son Rick Watkins of San Angelo, TX; daughter Sherry Timmons and husband Robert of Pearland, TX; grandchildren Brendon Tripp and wife Barry of Missouri City, TX, Maria Tripp Zuppan and husband Andy of San Francisco, CA, and Johnathan Pagan of Midland, TX; brother Bobby Watkins and wife Sharon of Bowie, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

Should friends desire memorials can be made in honor of Bill to the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veteran's Hospital at 1300 Seven Oaks Rd. Bonham, TX 75418.

Guest Book

Bill was one of the kindest men that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He loved his late wife unconditionally,and he was the proudest father and grandfather. He never missed an opportunity to talk about his daughter,and her life long work ethic; or his son and love of the outdoors. I will very much miss our talks about bootcamp and both of our time in the military. Semper Fi, Marine!-Meagan.

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Bill was married to my wife's niece and we did a lot of thinks together over the years including playing golf. I know he will be missed so much by his family as I will. Never met a person I enjoyed being around more than Bill. Sorry I could not be at Bill's service but not feeling well today. Ronnie Durham, Waco TX

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So sad to hear the news about Billy's passing. My heart and prayers are with Sherry, Ricky and all extended family. He was a wonderful man and uncle, I will always remember him for his quick witted sense of humor and kindness. Hugs, Gail and Seth Melear

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