Billy Eugene Watkins Sr.
Billy Eugene Watkins Sr.
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Billy was born in Fayetteville Arkansas on June 21, 1932 to Ida Bell Hayes Watkins and Giles Chapman Watkins. He grew up in Arkansas where he met Wanda. In 1950 he joined the US Army and served during the Korean War. He married Wanda on December 6, 1953 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They were married for 69 years and had four children. Billy worked for American Linen supply for 43 years and retired in 1995.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Wanda, six siblings, Cleo, Paul, Tilda, Lula, Mary, Archie, and his parents Ida, and Giles.
He is survived by his four children, Billy Jr (Debbie), David (Terri), Lori (Tony) , Joel (Joylynn), one sister Barbra and eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
No services will be held. We would like to thank Sierra Healthcare and all who helped take care of Billy.
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Jerry Little
July 30, 2025
David, Praying that you and your family find peace during this difficult time. God Speed to your Father.
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Kathy Layne
July 30, 2025
Uncle Billy was my Great Uncle in more ways than the familial relationship. Billy and Wanda were so supportive of me when I was a 16 year old mother. I'll never forget his voice and that Arkansas drawl. RIP UNCLE BILLY, MY CONDOLENCES TO MY COUSINS THAT TIME AND DISTANCE HAS CAUSED US TO DRIFT APART
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