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Otis Watkins Obituary
Otis B. Watkins, 81, of Altus, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 13, 2014, at Ayers Nursing Home in Snyder.
Mr. Watkins was born in McAlester on Sept. 23, 1932, to James Bareman and Pearl (Gentry) Watkins. Moving to Poteau, Otis graduated from Poteau High School. Shortly after graduation, Otis moved to Oklahoma City and began training with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. In 1952, he moved to Altus where he spent the next 25 years with Southwestern Bell as the repairman at Altus Air Force Base. A hard worker all of his life, Otis had very little free time after his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed telling stories and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, A.J. Watkins; and one sisters, Louise Weston.
He is survived by one son, Bull Watkins and wife Jude of Altus; two daughters, Linda Cole and husband Rex of Elk City and Robin Watkins of Elk City; five grandchildren, Tiffany Clark and husband Ashley of Nashville, Tenn., Jay Watkins and wife Holly of Altus, Koby Cole of Elk City, Kendra Cole of Elk City and Shelley Federico and husband Joe of Norfolk, Va.; six great-grandchildren, Asher Clark, Gracie Clark, Axton Jay Clark, Rowdy Cole, Waylon Watkins and Jaden Federico; the mother of his children, Wanda (Meek) Watkins; along with many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday at the Family Life Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to a charity of your choice.
Online tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com
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Billy Thompson
May 3, 2021
Always enjoyed seeing Otis wherever he played, especially at the Samurai. We managed to get him booked for a Halloween show in Ada one year, and it was legendary!
Rick Calvert
March 28, 2021
It hurt my soul to hear of the passing of Otis. I first learned of Otis through a friend. Then I was able to get to know him through an employer. Of course, we became friends. He inspired my son to play guitar. Otis will be missed by all that enjoy live music. Rest in peace, brother.
Bladerunner
March 22, 2021
Very sad to hear of Otis's passing. Met him at The Samurai many, many years ago, and crossed trails over the years through radio and rock and roll. Thoughts and sympathy with your family. Rock in Peace Mr. Otis.
A True Legend.
Curtis Burga
March 22, 2021
He allowed my (then) young son to "jam" with him on stage many years ago, which was a great confidence booster to him at the time. Thanks, Otis. You will be missed!
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August 22, 2014
Bull, so sorry to read about your dad. W.A. & Mertie Hartwig, (Weatherford, OK)
dorothy harris
August 19, 2014
Bull , so sorry for the lost of your dad,
August 18, 2014
to uncle Otis, My brother & I always got a kick out of him, when he spoke, he had the cowboy way look & and strength of two men, yet he was a pioneer in the communication world, his knowledge was always there, good days or bad days, he always told charlie & I its better to laugh then cry, just keep moving forward, you never know what adventure waits for you, I will miss him, especially him sitting on his horses, Joe or Matt, he put me on little-bit, a hard headed shetlon pony, to the his red river memories, and aunt Wanda's giant biscuits on their farm, he will be missed love always Jimmy
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