Thomas Elton Watkins

Thomas Elton Watkins obituary, El Paso, TX

Thomas Elton Watkins

Thomas Watkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perches Funeral Home-Lower Valley on Apr. 25, 2024.

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Thomas Elton Watkins went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2024. Tommy, as he was known, was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. He was a rodeo loving cowboy, a skilled auto mechanic, long haul truck driver, devoted son and generous brother and uncle. He also enjoyed basketball, which he played when he was younger, music, he was a talented bass player. and the Dallas Cowboys. Tommy was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Watkins, his parents, Bobby and Carmen Watkins, his brother Robert Wayne Watkins, and his nephew, Bobby Stephen Watkins. He is survived by his sisters, Barbara Cueto, Laura Watkins and Diana Tulk; his nieces and nephews, Vanessa Gomez, Krystal Romero, Nicholas Cueto, Joseph Cueto, Paul Gutierrez, Sandra Gutierrez, Victoria Salido, Jason Black, Austin Black and Sterling Tulk. Tommy was loved by many others in his circumference, including aunts, uncles, cousins and grand nieces and nephews. All who knew him rejoice that he has found peace and joy in the presence of God and His angels in heaven.
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