William Shepard Watkins
William Shepard Watkins
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William S. Watkins Ill, age 72, was born August 20, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; went to be with the Lord, August 1, 2025.
He loved the Lord and had a heart to worship him; he was a faithful member of Calvary Tremont Baptist Church. William had a special anointing with a heart of gold, and his kindness was very well known.
He enjoyed attending car shows, hunting, watching westerns, and sports. He was also a huge Buckeye and Steeler's fan.
William attended East High School and was skilled in carpentry, employed at: St. Ann's hospital, Rickenbacker, Department of Defense (Officer's Club), Ohio Dominican College, The Goodwill Industry, and Manheim Auto Auction.
Preceded in death by his parents, William II, Odessa and sister Deborah Watkins. He leaves to cherish his memory brothers, Roy (Cassie), Baron, Jerry (DeAngela), Rufus, Robert (Donna), Greg, Sister Lisa Watkins and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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5456 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232
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