Bobby Gene Watkins Obituary in Bowie at White Family Funeral Home

Obituary For Bobby Gene Watkins

Bobby Gene Watkins, 81 of Bowie, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2nd, 2022.

A memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9th, at the First Baptist Church of Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.

Bobby Watkins was born June 2, 1940 in Olton, Texas, to Richard and Della Watkins. He married Sharon Mershon, the love of his life, on November 27, 1958. A special marriage in which they were the best of friends and enjoyed each other's company so much that they were seldom if ever seen separate.

He spent his life devoted to mechanic work, forty-two years of which was working side by side with Sharon as owners and operators of Bobby’s Auto Service. He was known as someone who could fix anything.

Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. He would joke with people and always had visitors at the shop who were sure to be the recipients of his pranks.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Sharon Watkins; daughter, Shelly Taylor and husband Steve of Henrietta, TX; daughter, Mitzi Wallace and husband Wess of Bowie, TX; son, Shane Watkins and wife Melissa of Bowie, TX; grandchildren, Kasey Tugmon and husband Tyler, Jayla Minyard and husband Kyle, Chelsey Henry and husband Riley, Kelli Wallace, Jessica Hoffman and husband Justin, Jaycee Garland and husband Alex, Brady Weaver and wife Kyndal, Braxton Weaver and wife Morgan, and Brennan Weaver and wife Samantha; great-grandchildren, Karter, Garyson, Marley, Everley, Jake, West-lee, Amelia, Jensen, Jhett, Jayton, Emersyn, and Sutton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

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So sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. Deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family. God grant peace and comfort 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤
Cindy Kelley

Yes my Uncle Bobby was one of a kind and great at everything he did! Always ready to make you laugh or comfort you when you were sad. I know we all have cherished stories and were blessed to have him in our lives! My heart goes out to my Aunt and cousins as well as all my extended family. I pray the hole of his passing be filled with laughter and Bobby pranks! In deepest sympathy and Much Love, Gail Melear

Bobby gene was a man of ONE KIND. May he rest now until we see him again - Job 14:14 & 15

So sorry to hear about Bobby! Some great memories with him and Sharon at Bobby's Auto. Rest in Pease Bobby!!

So sorry...honest man.....always so friendly with a smile on his face.

So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. I have many good memories of living next door to Bobby's Auto Service. You are all in my prayers. Lou Ann Richey

We were so sad to hear of Bobby's passing. We always depended on him to fix our cars and pickups! He always had a horse story to tell Jesse when he saw him! We are praying for the family. He will be missed. Love, Jesse and Janine Hanson.

I am so sorry

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