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Brian Watkins Obituary
October 31, 1967 - May 16, 2025
Brian Scott Watkins, 57, of Bloomington, passed away Friday, May 16 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born October 31 1967 in Bloomington to Robert and Shirley Watkins. He has one surviving son, Dustin.
Also surviving are his mother, Shirley; brothers, Robert (Tammie), Michael; and sister, Carla Stalter (Steve); daughter-in-law, Lydia Watkins; and four step grandchildren; Tiffany Borders and her two children.
He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Tracy; former wives, Evelyn Condor and Suzie Farrell.
Brian drove school busses and also city busses for years before retiring for health reasons.
He enjoyed camping, fishing and gaming online with friends. Especially Cody. He loved spending time with Bri and Caden at the campground and enjoying friends Bill and Tina.
Cremation has been accorded. A celebration of his life will be at a later date. Beck Memorial Home is handling the arrangements. His remains will be interred with the love of his life, Suzie, in Park Hill Cemetery.
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Billy Feezor
May 28, 2025
We've been friends since 1977 when I met you that school year over the years we have been a part until the last 10-15 years we've always had something to do to enjoy each other's company. Rather I was around or not you always check up on my mother I appreciate that brother. Remember going camping with you and your family down south it was a great time. We've been on trips to Missouri, Southern Illinois having a great time. Going on trips and camping will never be the same again. You will always be in my heart brother I miss you man and I will do my best to look over your family. One more thing to say you're not suffering anymore. PS if you see me doing something stupid please stop me. So it sounds like you're going to be busy up there too LOL. Like I said love you brother.
Shelly
May 23, 2025
Fly high brain you will be missed by many sending prayers and love to all of you
Cathy Atkinson
May 23, 2025
My deepest condolences to all of family and friends. Prayers
Brenda Tynan
May 23, 2025
You will be missed Brian. I enjoyed seeing you come into my work. RIP.
Andrea Shiner
May 23, 2025
Great guy I have known u forever u will be missed!!! In shock big time!!
Tina& Richard stine
May 23, 2025
Rip brain! We love you, i will never forget you at Halloween.
Tiffany L Borders
May 23, 2025
Love ya B Always and forever you will always be Caden and Brianna's Papa.
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