Michael A. Watkins, age 36 of Grove City, OH, passed away on November 11, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1988 to William and Jalene (Allen) Watkins in Columbus, OH. Along with his parents, he is survived by his two daughters Madisyn and Makenah Watkins, siblings William (Susan) Watkins, Lindsey Watkins and Heather Watkins, grandmother Esther Watkins, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Michael graduated from Central Crossing High School in 2006. Michael was always willing to help others out, even in death, Michael continued to help with the gift of life through organ donation.
My Final Gift
It is now time for me to move on, into the dusk but also the dawn. I will remain as the morning comes, as I've left behind a gift for someone. So another may walk, may talk, may see, where their life was locked, I offered a key. I am a donor to someone in need, my final gift, my final deed.
Friends may call at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral service on Tuesday at the funeral home at 10:00am with Pastor Ray Umphrey. A luncheon to follow after the services at Briggs Road Baptist Church, 3231 Briggs Road, Columbus, OH 43204.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Lifeline of Ohio, 770 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH 43212 or to American Lung Association, https://action.lung.org/
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