Paul Wesley Watkins, 83 of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 in Poteau. Paul was born January 25, 1929 in Fanshawe, OK to Edward Roscoe & Cora Ellen (Salmon) Watkins. He was retired from working for the Department of Transportation of Oklahoma for 30 years where he served as LeFlore County Maintenance Superintendent. He was a member of the Community of Christ in Poteau. He was preceded in death by great grandson, Wesley; his parents; brothers, Harmon & Tom; sisters, Mildred Moore and infant sisters, Grace & Eileen. Paul was an avid Sooner fan, loved to travel, loved to read. He loved gardening, yard work, carpentry, country music and spending time with his daughters.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy “Dot” Watkins of the home; 3 daughters & sons in law, Charlotte Stewart of Poteau, OK, Paula & Jim Alfred of Tulsa, OK, Sally & Brian Vincent of Poteau, OK; 7 grandchildren, Chad, Brooke, Sarah, Cori, Bailey, Sidney, & Emilie; 4 Great Grandchildren, China, Riley, Cassie & Gabrielle; great great grandchild, Camden; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Community of Christ Church in Poteau, OK with Greg McGowen officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Watkins, Scott Watkins, Joey Clubb, Jim Alfred, Brian Vincent & Bud Barnes. Honorary pallbearers will be past & present Department of Transportation employees.
The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Paul W. Watkins
Paul Wesley Watkins, 83 of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 in Poteau. Paul was born January 25, 1929 in Fanshawe, OK to Edward Roscoe & Cora Ellen (Salmon) Watkins. He was retired from working for the Department of Transportation of Oklahoma for 30 years where he served as LeFlore County Maintenance Superintendent. He was a member of the Community of Christ in Poteau. He was preceded in death by great grandson, Wesley; his parents; brothers, Harmon & Tom; sisters, Mildred Moore and infant sisters, Grace & Eileen. Paul was an avid Sooner fan, loved to travel, loved to read. He loved gardening, yard work, carpentry, country music and spending time with his daughters.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy “Dot” Watkins of the home; 3 daughters & sons in law, Charlotte Stewart of Poteau, OK, Paula & Jim Alfred of Tulsa, OK, Sally & Brian Vincent of Poteau, OK; 7 grandchildren, Chad, Brooke, Sarah, Cori, Bailey, Sidney, & Emilie; 4 Great Grandchildren, China, Riley, Cassie & Gabrielle; great great grandchild, Camden; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Community of Christ Church in Poteau, OK with Greg McGowen officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Watkins, Scott Watkins, Joey Clubb, Jim Alfred, Brian Vincent & Bud Barnes. Honorary pallbearers will be past & present Department of Transportation employees.
The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
To all the family.... Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we pray God will comfort your hearts.
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Dick & Louise Searles