Gary M. Watkins, Sr., age 65, of Cedar Hill, MO, died Sunday April 2, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Gary was born in Springfield, IL, February 23, 1952, the son of the late Webb and Ethel Watkins.
He is survived by his beloved wife: Hassie Watkins of Cedar Hill, MO; his loving children: Gary M. Watkins, Jr., Richard (Mary) Watkins, Dawn (Danny) Thompson, Crystal (John) Hawley, Nichole (Galvan) Estephan; he was a grandfather seven and great grandfather of two; a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and a friend to many. Gary gave the gift of life to others by being a tissue donor.
A memorial service is pending.