Herbert Eugene Watkins Sr.

WATKINS SR., Herbert E., age 85, of Brandon, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2013 at home. Herb will truly be missed by all that knew him. He touched so many with his gift of giving and kindness. He was a man of so many talents, accomplishments and abilities. Early in life he was a Flight Engineer for PAN AM, then Saudi Arabian Airlines (TWA). Later in life, he became a licensed insurance underwriter and salesman with Lincoln Insurance Company from which he retired. Of all his accomplishments in life, he treasured his family the most and devoted his life to it.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia L. Watkins, in 1972, and second wife, Mary Ann Watkins, in 2001. He is survived by his children, Herbert E. Watkins Jr., Stephen D. Watkins, David B. Watkins, Linda Lancaster and Jennifer Pond; his sister, Mavis Evers; daughter-in-law, Deborah J. Watkins; son-in-law, Vincent Pond Jr.; grandchildren, Herbert E. Watkins III (Chet), Janice Watkins, Stephen Watkins, Jordan Watkins, Ava Watkins, Gina Watkins and Michelle Watkins; great grandchildren, Brittany Hood, Ashley Hood, Elizabeth Watkins, Leah-Anne Pond, and Christopher Faulkner Jr.; and great-great grandchild, Brodi Dorman.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 10:00am, at Wells Memorial and Event Center with Dr. Ron Churchill officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.