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Sunday, July 13, 2014

My Father

THOMAS WATKINS Sr

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WATKINS, Thomas Edward Sr., of Mechanicsville, Va., Tommy left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on June 23, 2014. He was born on March 29, 1942. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Jane Guerrant; father, Edward L. Watkins; and an infant son. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Ann Hudert Watkins; his sister, Kathleen Watkins Tyler and her husband, Fred Tyler Jr.; his children, Thomas E. Watkins Jr. (Brenda), Cheryl W. Furr (Gary), Melanie W. Warren (Roy), Tracy E. Watkins ( Michelle), Jeanine W. Layton (Brian), Jessica E. Dennie (Joe) and James C. Lord (Shelly); and many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and close cousins. Tommy retired after 22 plus years with the USPS. He held several patents at the post office for the many parts he developed over the years. He always enjoyed the challenge of learning something new. Tommy's friends are often quoted stating, "What a smart and talented man!" He had a strong love for technology, mechanics, music and fishing. In his early years, he devised and invented many creative adventures with his best friend, Teddy Frederickson. And later owned S&W High Performance and a shared passion for award winning drag racing with his friend Glenn Stone. In recent years, he renewed that love of mechanics and racing with good friend, Chester Houghtaling. Tommy will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A memorial and celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth A. Watkins.