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Michael Watkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2014.

Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins, 47, of Rogersville passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at ECM Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Elkins East Chapel. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. with Bro. Audie Bogus officiating. Burial will follow in Barkley Cemetery.

Michael loved life. He loved living and most of all he loved his family. Michael worked most of his life as a lineman. He had five beautiful children and one grandson he was very proud of. Michael and his wife, Connie, were married on February 16, 1996. He loved her with every ounce of his being as she loved him also. Michael also coached little league football for 14 years for LCHS. He was very proud of all his children's sports accomplishments.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Watkins; children, Trevor, Lane, Trace, Kayla and Justin Watkins; grandson, Bentley; and mother, Lorene Watkins. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Joe Watkins.

Pallbearers will be Trace Watkins, Derrick Gray, Lane Watkins, Trevor Watkins, Phillip Watkins, and Brandon Watkins with Justin Watkins serving as honorary pallbearer.

Elkins East Chapel would like to invite you to light a candle and leave condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com.

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June 11, 2023

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Brandie Evans

Connie, I think of yall often. Can't believe it's been 9 years. Hope you and the kids are good. I know you loved Michael like Noone else. He was a good one.

June 11, 2020

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Brandie Roberts

Time doesn't even take away the pain of losing someone you love. Connie I just hope your days are lesser of pain now. Michael was a great guy and is truly missed.

June 19, 2014

My condolence for your loss. May the peace from GOD comfort you, dear family, in the days ahead. Please read 2 Thessalonians 3:16. Diane.

June 17, 2014

Georgeanna Rickard

Connie,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Hunter and I would like Lane to know how very sorry we are of your loss.

June 17, 2014

Faye Warren

I am so sorry about your loss. Lorene I am thinking of you and everyone is in my prayers. I remember when he played football with my son,Jeff. May God be with you at this time.

June 17, 2014

Tammy A. Lovell

"Connie"I know the pain & heartbreak, that you & those precious children, are going through right now. I also know that on June 13, 2014 Michael was on the edge of Glory, & then on June 14,2014, God called Michael home to live with him in GLORY!!God will make this trial a blessing. I will be praying for you & those precious kids, that I know he Loved Dearly. He always called you his better half. May God Bless You & Keep You during this time of Great loss and Sorrow. For his Word says, he will not put anymore on us than we can stand. Jesus said, in my Father's House are many Mansions, that where I am You may be also!

June 17, 2014

DALE BUTLER

very sorry for your loss.

June 17, 2014

Brandie Roberts

Connie I am truly sorry for your loss.. Prayers be with you and the family

June 17, 2014

Karen Brown

Connie and Precious Children,
I am so sorry for your loss and will continue to lift you up in prayer. Your children are precious to us at LCHS and we are there for you if you need anything.
Mrs. Brown
Middle School Counselor

June 17, 2014

Kimberly Bradley

Connie and Family,
My Prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry I could not be there as I did not find out until last night that Michael had passed. I am truly sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you. Praying for God to comfort you as only He can.
Kimberly Watkins Bradley, daughter of Jerry L. Watkins, Sr.

June 17, 2014

April Powers

Connie, I am thinking of you during the loss of your husband and keeping you and your family in my prayers.

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