Richard Lee "Rick" Watkins

Richard Lee “Rick” Watkins,  53,  of Howe, OK passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 in Howe.  Rick was born August 9, 1959 in Poteau, OK to Hartford Clovis & Helen Jean (Smith) Watkins.  He was a Highway Foreman for LeFlore County.  Rick was a member of the Springhill Baptist Church.  He worked on the Baptist Association Pregnancy Center; he had served as youth minister; he was very involved in foreign & local missions. Rick was a man who loved to serve the Lord.  He was a man of many talents. He umpired baseball, softball, basketball and college games.  He loved his grandchildren; hunting, fishing and his favorite was snow skiing.  He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his wife, Dava of the home; son & daughter in law, Heath & Mandy Watkins of Howe, OK; daughter, Ashlee Watkins of Calumet, OK; grandson, Jaron Watkins; granddaughter, Carly Watkins; mother, Helen Watkins of Oklahoma City; sisters, Debbie & Merwyn Davis of Hodgen, OK, Sheryl & Robbie Clayton of Jones, OK, Beverly & Tony Reynolds of Indiana; brothers, David & Michelle Watkins of Howe, OK, Daryl Watkins of Moore, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends.

Services will be 3 pm Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe, OK with Rev. Billy Parker & Mark Cook officiating.