He was a Methodist Minister for many years in New Jersey, Washington DC area, Indiana, Michigan and Florida. His hobbies were camping, hiking, canoeing and bird watching. He was also a Trekkie. He enjoyed, all kinds of music and books and was a singer.
He was married for 63 years to his wife Betty (Powell) whom is deceased. They had 4 daughters; Susan Watkins (Carl), Agnes Gooch (deceased), Karen Lorenzini (Craig), Diane Anderson (Scott). Also 11 grandchildren; Carl Watkins Jr. (Rhonda), Kellie Bray, Janice Rae (Jim), Aaron Champagne (deceased), Dan Lehman (Kelly), Robbi Charles, Amanda Lightner (Kenny), Daniel Lorenzini (Shelby M.), Michael Lorenzini (Shelby L.), Cassandra Upshaw (Desmond), and David Anderson. He also had 12 great grandchildren.
There will be a gathering on Saturday, 9/21/19, 1-3pm at the Lorenzini home, 451 Hansare St, SW, Palm Bay, FL, 32908.