Douglas Wendall Watkins

Douglas Wendall Watkins obituary, Troy, PA

Douglas Wendall Watkins

Douglas Watkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 6, 2017.
Douglas Wendall Watkins, age 33, of Troy, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was born on Jan. 28, 1984 in Sayre, a son of Wendall Watkins and Linda Ann (Jarrell) Watkins. Doug was employed at the Canton Machine Shop, and R.S.J. Technologies, LLC. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, billiards, hunting, ice hockey and fishing.

Douglas is survived by his mother, Linda Jarrell of Troy, Pa.; his father, Wendall and Becky Watkins of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; a brother, Jason Watkins of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; a sister, Lonnie Watkins of East Troy, Pa.; a special cousin/brother, Michael Watkins; maternal grandmother, Monica Jarrell of Granville, Summit, Pa.; grandmother, Joyce Watkins of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; his companion, Heather Smith; and his beautiful dog, Delilah. He was predeceased by Paul Douglas Jarrell in 1986, and Lazzell Watkins.

Family and friends are invited to call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, Pa. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Contributions may be sent to Susan Jarrell, 222 W. 4th St., East Granville, PA 18041, to purchase a memorial tree and plaque. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.

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