Donald Watkins

Donald H. Watkins, 79, of Camby, IN, died on Monday, February 28, 2011. He was born on November 25, 1931 in Greene County, IN to Elmer & Ruth (Thacker) Watkins. He graduated from Solisberry (Indiana)High School in 1950. He was an Army Korean War Veteran. He married Irene (Jones) Watkins on June 25, 1956. Before retiring in 1997, He was Owner/Operator of Watkins Appliance Service for 43 years. He was a member of Mooresville VFW Post 1111 and American Legion Wayne Post. He was a member of Cincinnati (Indiana) Christian Church. He loved fishing and fixing things. He bowled in various leagues over several years and loved spending time with family. Although he lived in Camby, IN most of his life; he also lived in his birthplace of Greene County, IN for 20 years. He is survived by 3 Children, Kevin Watkins of Mooresville, IN, Donna (Darryl) Rice of Indianapolis, IN & Bryan Watkins of Camby, IN; 4 Grandchildren, Kevin Michael Watkins II, Valerie & Dane Rice & Steven Watkins; 1 Great Grandson, Brayden Watkins; 2 Brothers, Wendell & Jack Watkins; 1 Sister, Mabel Maners and a Special Friend, Viola Crowe. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Elmer & Ruth (Thacker) Watkins; Wife, Irene (Jones) Watkins and 5 Sisters. Calling hours will be from 4-8pm, Wednesday, March 2, 2011 and 9-10am, Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Jones Family Mortuary. Charles Paxton will officiate the 10am funeral service on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Burial will be in West Newton Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Alzheimers Association, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.