Chuck Watkins, 72, of Pataskala, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital. He was born on December 27, 1953 in Bellefontaine, OH, a son to the late Herbert and Virginia (Heminger) Watkins. Chuck was a member of the Boggs Lodge #292 F&AM. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Becky; son, Chris (Erin); grandchildren, Connor, Caden, Cooper and Whitney; sister-in-law, Jody and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Chuck is also preceded in death by his son, Charlie and siblings, John, Betty Prince and Karl Lillard. Friends and family may call from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala, OH 43062. Masonic Lodge service will conclude visitation hours at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral service will be at 10:00 on Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Gerald Arnott officiating. Interment will follow at Pataskala Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kirkersville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7, Kirkersville, OH 43033 in Chuck’s memory.
