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Arthur McClay "Clay" Watkins

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1239 Longbranch Ave

Grover Beach, California

Arthur Watkins Obituary

Arthur McClay "Clay" Watkins, 56, of Arroyo Grande, was born in Redlands, Calif., and passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in a traffic accident near Ragged Point, Calif. Clay was a volunteer in the community, a wonderful father and helped many people in his therapy practice. Clay is survived by his wife and two young children, sisters, a brother, nieces and a nephew. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at the Church of the Nazarene, 3396 Johnson Ave. in San Luis Obispo. Burial will be at a later date in Fresno, Calif. Marshall Spoo 489-5552 Grover Beach

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Feb. 19, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Watkins

18 Entries

Sheri

March 18, 2014

I'm so saddened to hear of Clay's passing.
Clay, thank you for helping me see light during an extreme tragic time in my life. I will miss seeing you around town. My prayers to His family. Prayers to all the lives he touched.

Gina Caruso

March 7, 2014

Mr. Watkins was an instrumental part in my recovery from PTSD. Without his help and care, I would not have the life I do today. My family and I are forever grateful to him. We are so sad to have lost a good soul. Our thoughts are with his family.

AnneMarie Lachance-Sureau

February 24, 2014

My heart has been broken since I heard the news. Clay and I go back to 1980 Hope Chapel Hermosa. I remember him as the encouraging, smiling, optimist whom everyone wanted to hang with. He was loved and appreciated by so many. Despite being thousands of miles away for the past decade I was glad to stay in touch with him and he encouraged me from afar in my parenting journey. So glad we were able to spend time with Clay, Gina and the kids a few years ago while visiting CA. I'm so thankful for that time. Clay will be cherished in the hearts of so many.

Lisa

February 22, 2014

To Clay's. Family, may you find peace in the days to come . clay was a great, kind, caring person. He helpedme in a time when I needed it. So sorry for your loss...

Cathryn Richards

February 22, 2014

My dear friend, the memories we shared will forever be held close to my heart. May you find rest and peace forever in God's eternal grace. I love you ClayBob.

Neoma

February 22, 2014

Rest in peace Clay. Here on earth there may not be no second chances, but surely in Heaven there will be.

Carolyn Toshach

February 21, 2014

I love and miss you Bro, and wish I could have been at your memorial service with Don. I know you are fully enjoying the realms of heaven that you longed for while here among us...joking with the God of Good Humor...enjoying all you now know with ever fiber of your being...basking in Perfect Love!

Linda Claggett-Takacs

February 21, 2014

I am so sorry I couldn't be there today. Clay was a wonderful man and my condolences go to you all. Gina,Dannielle,Ben,Boone,Dane,Dollie and all other family and friends. I am still in shock. It's hard for us left behind, but he is with his parents and Jesus now and we will all be together again one day. That's what we need to focus on. He is still doing his good works, just from a better place.
May the love of Jesus Christ give you the peace and strength you need today and always.

Debra Brady

February 21, 2014

My deepest condolences to you Gina, your children and all of Clay's family. I met Clay in Sept 1980 when we were freshmen at UCLA and he was pledging AGO and I ADX. We both came from Central CA and had similar adjustment struggles in LA> We took Chemistry together until I dropped it and took it the next quarter. H played banjo sometimes at the AGO Wed nite Bible Study. He was always a great date for ADX sisters at our formal banquets. I was glad to reconnect with him 5 years ago on Facebook and see his joy in being a husband and dad. Now I grieve with his large network of family and friends even as we give thanks for his precious life and many gifts. I'll be pausing here in my home this afternoon as everyone gathers to worship and remember him.

Cheryl Hertan

February 21, 2014

May God comfort those of us left behind, especially his wife and kids whom he loved so much! I will always remember Clay as a warm, loving and helpful brother in Christ. I will see you another day brother!

Melissa Bailey

February 21, 2014

Much love for all of you. I will miss Clay so much. I wish I could be there for Clay and the family but I will be there in spirit! Love you! !

Rex and Iris Houdyshel

February 21, 2014

Our love and prayers for you Gina,Danielle and Ben. May his memory be eternal. Friends from UCLA days,Rex and Iris Houdyshel

Donna and Dave Thompson

February 20, 2014

I will always remember Clay as happy as he was on him wedding day. The caring, compassionate and wonderful man who touched so many lives.

God Bless your family and friends in the difficult days ahead and may your love bring peace to all your loved ones.

February 20, 2014

Clay and I worked in the same building in Arroyo Grande for several years.
At times we were able to have short conversations and one time he played his Banjo for me.
I found him to be caring, helpful, pleasant, talented and smart.
My heart goes out to all who loved him.
linda

February 20, 2014

May God be with your family during this difficult time,only he can give the strength that we need and is always ready to listen to our prayers.ps.94:18&19

Mary Lemus

February 19, 2014

I knew Clay as a warm, caring and happy person who was happy to be a father and husband. (My office was across from his in SLO). So sorry, condolences to his relatives.

Tracy

February 19, 2014

I was saddened to hear of Clay's passing. He was a wonderful man and was a great help to me. It was always great seeing him around town with his kids. God Bless you Clay and Rest in Peace.

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