Oct. 22, 1940 – July 18, 2009
Thomas Lenwood Watkins, 68, died Saturday, July 18, 2009, in Springerville, Ariz. He was born Oct. 22, 1940, in Grants, N.M., to Elvis (Tex) Lenwood Watkins and Frances Margaret Hughes Watkins.
Thomas was a retired logger. He loved to sawmill and log and do anything outdoors. He was mechanical, loved his family and loved to watch his grandkids grow up.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Ann Stroud Watkins, of Springerville; sons Ronald (Debbie) Watkins of Springerville, Alan (Doni) Watkins of Springerville and Larry Watkins of Springerville, daughter, Peggy (Phillip) Reed, of Springerville, nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, brothers Archie (Eulene) Watkins of Eagar, Ariz., Walter Watkins of Eagar and Bill Watkins of Florida.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harvey Watkins and Jim Watkins.
A viewing was from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Burnham Mortuary in Eagar.
A graveside service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Quemado Cemetery in Quemado, N.M. Interment followed the services.
Arrangements by Burnham Mortuary, Eagar. To leave an online condolence, visit www.burnhammortuary.com.
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