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William Watkins Obituary
William "Billy" D. Watkins Jr.
Jan. 11, 1975 - Feb. 14, 2023
LONGVIEW - William "Billy" Duane Watkins Jr. left us unexpectedly, and our hearts are broken as we try to live our lives without him. He was born in Longview, WA on January 11, 1975, to Dr. William D. Watkins and Marlene Mezger-Dewey. He graduated from RA Long High School in 1993 and went on to have amazing work experiences as a cook for the LA Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners.
He excelled at cooking and comedy and people radiated to him as he accepted everyone unconditionally and without judgement.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Tamala Rae Watkins, Aunt Melinda Walz (Mezger), grandparents Walter and Shirley Mezger, John and Helen Anderson, and Bud Watkins.
He is survived by his parents Dr. William D. Watkins and Marlene Mezger-Dewey (Duane); brothers: Ken (Deonna), and Jim Watkins; sisters: Shari Hynning (Ron), Marcy Gilchrist (Brian); nieces and nephews Jerad (Teryn) Hynning, Kelsey (Stephen) Goodstein, Kendelynn Watkins, and Danielle, Madison and Mackenzie Gilchrist. Bill had numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, two grandnephews and one grandniece.
Visit www.longviewmemorialpark.com for his full obituary and details about his celebration of life on March 12th.
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Mari Anne Parks
March 9, 2023
I´m so sorry Bill. Our hearts go out to you
Elizabeth Crooks
March 5, 2023
I worked with Bill when he helped us at Reynolds in Seattle.. he was a wonderful man very easy to talk to. He was my friend and he will be missed. My condolences go out to his family.
Steve and Marilyn
March 5, 2023
Sending sincere condolences to the family. Our memories of Bill (Billy) take us back to our daughter's volleyball games, (Stephanie and Marcy). Steve and Marilyn Patterson
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