Clyde R.R. “Rick” Watkins, 60, of St. Paris, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Ohio Hospice of Miami County in Troy. He was born on May 5, 1959, a son of the late Clyde R. and Bessie (Goings) Watkins.
On Dec. 31, 1991, Rick married Cynthia “Cindy” (Roby) Martin-Watkins in Bellefontaine, and she survives, along with his two children, Clyde William (Alonna) Watkins and Jessica Partington; two step-children, Jeremiah Martin and Misti (Josh) Moore; 12 grandchildren, Melanie Watkins, Madison Watkins, McKale Watkins, Marley Watkins, Justin Collins, Laura Partington, Molly Partington, Ava Martin, Jaylynn Martin, Wyatt Jarnagin, Brody Moore, and Callen Moore; a sister, Debra Watkins; two brothers, Tim Watkins and Mark Watkins; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Vicki Bell.
A mason and construction worker, Rick had also worked at Alcoa, and bought, raised and sold various types of livestock.
No public services will be observed. Inurnment will be in Greenwood-Union Cemetery in DeGraff at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Watkins family in care of Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, DeGraff, Ohio 43318.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in DeGraff and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.