Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Sep 13, 1936 – Nov 3, 2020
WATKINS, William – Of Burton, age 84, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at McLaren-Flint.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Burial in Flint Memorial Park.
Visitation 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
William was born in Flint,Michigan on September 13, 1936, the son of Alfred and Josephine (Kemp) Watkins.
On February 2, 1957, he married Barbara Bennett in Flint.
He loved being with his family and grandchildren.
William also enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing.
Surviving are children, Sandra (Alan) Talbot, Mike (Kim) Watkins, and Billy (Cari) Watkins;
grandchildren, Tiffany (Calvin) Wilson, Brandon (Gary) Andrews, Krystal Talbot, Courtney Talbot, Amy (Buzz) Reese, Jay (Heather) Reese, Monica (Brandon) Salyers, Kasey Rife, Jeffrey Watkins, Little Billy Watkins, Ashley (Michael) Brewer, and Joey (Chey) Watkins;
great-grandchildren, Kerissa, Riley, Lindsey, Madison, Caiden, Jesse, Eli, Annabelle and Gavin;
sister, Barbara Thompson;
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, on August 14, 2019; grandson, Barry Watkins and brother, George "Buck" Watkins.
Read MoreMay God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Donna Lee
Donna Lee
November 08, 2020 | FLINT, MI | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Wilfred Lee
Donna Lee
November 08, 2020 | FLINT
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Joe and Dianna Dunaway
Donna Lee
November 08, 2020 | FLINT, MI
We are so sorry for your loss. John and I really wanted to come and pay our respects but decided not to because of the virus. We, however, are keeping you in our prayers.
Lisa Simpson
November 07, 2020 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
Bill was quite the guy. This is my second attempt at posting, the first one contained some hunting stories and didn't get approved....so....first of all Bill could fix, repair, and or build anything. He always had an infectious grin and usually a great story or joke. We always hear of the guy who would give you the shirt off his back that was Bill. He was a customer of mine at Sears Outlet then later a co-worker. I thought very highly of Bill....just a great salt of the earth kind of a guy....
davei mcdonald
November 06, 2020 | Flint, MI | Friend
