A graduate of Douglass High School, Mr. Watkins received additional education in the United States Navy as a Marine Welder. He was a member of the Navy’s Seabees. He later worked as a Lead Man at Cameron Iron Works in Houston, specializing in precision manufacturing of tooled industrial products. Charles had a highly mechanical mind, and he loved working around the farm. He enjoyed games of 42 and dominos. He was a member of the Terrell Masonic Lodge of Alto, Texas.
Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by his parents; wife of nearly 66 years, Lillian Josephine “Jo” Watkins; and many other family members.
He is survived his children, Michael Watkins and wife Kathryn, Sam Watkins and wife Beth, and Teresa Byars and husband Fred; grandchildren, Philip Watkins and Rebekah Watkins; sister, Mildred McLaughlin and husband Dr. Paul McLaughlin; brother-in-law, Thomas McBroom; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Bobby King. Interment will be in Douglass Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches.
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