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Lewis Watkins Obituary
Age 72, of 5356 Rt. 49, Knoxville, PA, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. He was born January 9, 1935 in Knoxville, PA, the son of O'Dell and Martha Works Watkins. He was a member od the Addison Eagles and the Tioga American Legion. Lewis was a veteran of the U.S. Army, who served as a military policeman. He was also an avid Yankees fan and enjoyed playing cards. Lewis retired after working for 45 years for Dresser-Rand. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Retha Perry Watkins; daughters, Lela (Wally) Fuhrer, Osceola, PA, Annette (Curtis) Kio, Knoxville, PA, Phyllis (Harold) Erb, Knoxville, PA, Jodi (Ronald) Love, Little Rock, AR; son, Lewis Watkins, Jr., Greenbriar, AR, Chad Kilburn, who was like a second son to Lewis; 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Garlin Watkins, Elmira, NY, Merlin Watkins, Addison, NY; sister, Lois Zuke, Blossburg, PA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lewis was preceded in death by daughters, Linda VanZile and Nancy Shepard; grandson, Christopher Erb; brother, Darwin Watkins; and sister, Marie Van Pattan. Family and friends are invited to call at Kenyon Funeral Home Inc., 214 West Main St., Elkland, PA, Saturday from 1 - 3:00 p.m. where funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. immediately following the visitation. Pastor Ed Collins Offc. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dialysis Services of Pennsylvania, 17 Tioga Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 in Lewis's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lewis Watkins
Pamela Mulder
December 5, 2007
Joe, we will miss you..
to the family ..your in our prayers.
Bob & Pam (EMTA DRIVERS)
Debbie Pratt
December 1, 2007
To all of Joes family,You are in my thoughts and prayers.Joe was a great guy.
ken&carolyn bennett
November 30, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Eric Ruef
November 30, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
angie kio
November 30, 2007
we all love and miss you very much grandpa joe...
annette kio
November 30, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Carolyn Kio
November 30, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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