Willie Watkins, formerly of Monticello, IN passed away August 20, 2016 at the age of 79 in Mesa AZ. He was born, December 29, 1936 in Monticello, IN to Paul and Helen [Reeder] Watkins. Willie attended Monticello High School and graduated in 1954. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served a term of 4 years. After being discharged, Willie went on to attend International Business College in Fort Wayne, IN. It was during his college years when he met the love of his life, Barbara Ann Osborn. Barbara and Willie were engaged for two years prior to being married on June 7, 1962. Throughout his life, he worked for Trane heating and cooling as a salesman in their commercial division. He was an avid golfer; enjoyed reading westerns, woodworking and being a “Mr. Fix-It” he would always be fixing or building something. Willie was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Phil Watkins and is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara; four children; three grandchildren and two dogs. A funeral mass will be held at All Saints Catholic Church in Mesa, AZ at 10:00am, Thursday, September 1, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Way Worldwide 701 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 or online at donate.unitedway.org. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Mesa, Arizona (480) 830-4422.
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