Paul Watkins

Mr. Watkins died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Guys, TN on November 1, 1930 to the late Neal and Maggie Davis Watkins. He served two years in the U.S. Air Force where he claimed to save thousands of lives due to his job as a cook. He was a retired truck driver from Yellow Freight Truck Lines. Mr. Watkins enjoyed “wheelin and dealin” at Corinth, Ripley, and Wren Flea Markets, but Flea Markets were just a small part of his hobbies, he also enjoyed going to auctions and estate sales, drove cars for Brose Autoplex, and above all, loved spending time with his family.

Along with his parents, Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred, Floyd and David Watkins, and a special friend, Tassie.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Clyster Paysinger Watkins; two sons, Rusty Watkins of Brazil, IN and David Watkins and wife Tonya of Canfield, OH; four daughters, Paula Heidank of West Chester, IL, Vicki Young Kiddy and husband Stanley of Corinth, Donna Uniejewski and husband John of Hillside, IL, and Jan Young Hiegert of Springfield, MO; one brother, Billy Joe Watkins and Kathryn of Lemont, IL; ten grandchildren, Cory and husband Michael, Kinsey and husband Justin, Morgan and husband Brandon, John Paul, Lisa, Michael, Cody, Taylor, McCoy, and Chase; four great-grandchildren, Ella-Kate, Adrick, Christian, and Maci; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.