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Dad, I can´t believe it´s been over a year since we lost you. Thank you for everything, and we miss you tremendously. I´m extremely proud to call you Dad! We love you!!
Marc Watkins
June 17, 2025 | Family


Grand Rapids, Michigan
1950 - 2024
Watkins, William Marc3/1/1950 - 6/13/2024Grand RapidsBill Watkins (Dad/Grandpa) peacefully passed away on the early morning of June 13th, 2024, surrounded by his family throughout his difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was larger than life and adored by so many and he loved them back....
Read MoreDad, I can´t believe it´s been over a year since we lost you. Thank you for everything, and we miss you tremendously. I´m extremely proud to call you Dad! We love you!!
Marc Watkins
June 17, 2025 | Family
I am so sorry to hear that William is no longer with us I know many of the Watkins clan and everyone I admire and love dearly. I know the pain of loss and lost my thoughts and prayers go out to all May you find what you need to survive and prosper through the road ahead Hopes and prayers spring eternal always Kimberly Martin Degage ministries Grand rapids Michigan 49503
Kimberly Martin
October 16, 2024 | Other
We were so sorry to hear about Bill. What a wonderful guy! Our memory of him stretches all the way back to summers in Macatawa where he´d lead the Skunk Hollow kids in games of Capture the Flag on the beach and helped build a very cool rope swing in the woods. Our thoughts are with you all. The Hook Kids
Marjorie Hook Kindel
July 02, 2024 | Friend
Billy, for years you always made me laugh, "Swaney, I'll come run your business, for a price". Your laugh will be missed, RIP brother...........
Swaney
June 25, 2024 | Friend
Sarah & Family - I am so very sorry for your loss! Sending you all of my sympathy and love.
Cari Hatkowski
June 21, 2024
Bill was always a pleasure to be around. The days with his wife Sue and Sue & Tom Conrady were so much fun. So happy our paths crossed in life. Sending love, prayers and hugs to the whole family, his children and sister Libby Southworth. Rest in paradise Bill.
Nancy Conger Tilton
June 19, 2024
Disregard my last message! I dont' know what I was thinking. Anyway Bill and I connected on FB in the past few years! I hung out with Birge back in the early 70's. I have not seen any of the family since then! I am so so sorry for your loss!! Gone too soon! Prayers to the family! Wishing you peace during this difficult time!!
Cindy(Nowak)Woodhouse
June 19, 2024
BILL AND BIRGE AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE SHORLY KNOWING THE FAMILY BUT ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU ALL WERE A WONDERFUL FAMILY!! SENDING PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY! WISHING YOU PEACE THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME!
Cindy(Nowak)Woodhouse
June 19, 2024
I was fortunate to work with Bill at Central Industrial, where he was the Sales Manager. Bill was a pleasure to work with and a decent man. We all enjoyed the days when Bill used his "grill master" skills. Condolences to his family whom he loved and spoke of often. RIP Bill.
Jan DeWit
June 18, 2024 | Work